Dictionary Check: least
"least" is a valid word!
Scrabble
5
points
Words with Friends
6
points
Definition
adjective
the superlative of ‘little’ that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by ‘the’; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
Example:
"didn't care the least bit"
noun
something that is of no importance
Example:
"it is the least I can do"
adverb
used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree
Example:
"The garter snake is the least dangerous snake"
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