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This jar has the least water.
What does Least mean?
Least means the smallest amount or lowest degree.
Dictionary definition
The smallest amount, number, or degree.
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Least in a sentence
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Choose the answer with the least mistakes.
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The least expensive option still met all the project needs.
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What does least mean?
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Which word is an antonym of least?
Most is an opposite because it means the greatest amount.
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WordLeast.
Partadjective, adverb, noun.
MeaningLeast means the smallest amount or lowest degree.
ExampleExample: This jar has the least water.
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Synonyms
Words like Least
smallestlowest in size or amount
minimumthe lowest amount allowed or possible
Antonyms
Opposite words
mostthe greatest amount or number
maximumthe highest amount allowed or possible
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Hint for students
Least means the smallest amount or lowest degree.
Common mix-up
Least is not the same as most. Least means least means the smallest amount or lowest degree.
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Read this model sentence: Choose the answer with the least mistakes. Clue words: choose, answer, mistakes. Underline clue words that show why least fits instead of most. Now write one new sentence that shows least without using the word least. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show least?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Choose the answer with the least mistakes." Why does least fit better than most?
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