least

• Superlativ von 'klein' (wenig); bezeichnet die geringste Menge, den geringsten Grad oder die niedrigste Stufe.

The superlative form of 'little'; used to indicate the smallest amount or degree.

1. Smallest in amount or degreeA2formal

   The superlative form of 'little', used to indicate the smallest amount, extent, or degree of something.

   geringste

   • He has the least experience among the candidates.
   • She spent the least amount of time on the project.
   • This is the least expensive option available.

   Synonymeminimalminimum

• Bezeichnet etwas als klein von der Größe, Menge oder dem Grad her; wird auch verwendet, um Zuneigung oder Zärtlichkeit auszudrücken.

Describes something as small in size, amount, or degree; also used to express affection or endearment.

1. Small in sizeA1formal

   Small in physical size or amount.

   Klein

   • She has a little dog that follows her everywhere.
   • He lives in a little house by the lake.
   • The little kitten was sleeping in the basket.

   Synonymecompactdiminutiveminiatureminutepetitepocket-sizedslightsmalltinywee

   Antonymebigenormousgiantgreathugelarge

2. Small in quantityA1formal

   Not much; a small amount of something.

   Wenig

   • There is little water left in the bottle.
   • She has little interest in politics.
   • He has little time to finish the project.

   Synonymemeagerminimalnegligiblescantslightsmall

   Antonymeabundantamplemuchplenty

3. A1formal

   Used to describe someone who is young or younger than others.

   Klein

   • The little boy was playing in the park.
   • She has two little sisters.
   • When I was little, I loved to read fairy tales.

   Synonymejuniorminorsmallweeyoung

   Antonymeeldergrownold

4. Insignificant or unimportantB1informal

   Not important or significant; trivial.

   Unbedeutend oder unwichtig

   • It's just a little problem; we can fix it easily.
   • Don't worry about the little details.
   • He made a little mistake in the report.

   Synonymeinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

   Antonymeconsequentialimportantmajorsignificantweighty

• Adverb, das als Superlativ von „little“ (wenig) verwendet wird und „im geringsten Maße oder Grad“ bedeutet. Es wird meist in Vergleichen und verneinten Konstruktionen gebraucht.

An adverb used as the superlative form of 'little,' meaning 'to the smallest extent or degree.' It is commonly used in comparisons and negative constructions.

1. Superlative of littleA2formal

   Used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs, meaning 'to the smallest extent or degree'.

   am wenigsten

   • She is the least experienced member of the team.
   • This is the least expensive option available.
   • He spoke the least during the meeting.

   Synonymeminimally

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das die geringste Wichtigkeit, Bedeutung oder den geringsten Wert hat; auch das Geringste oder Mindeste.

A noun referring to something that is of minimal importance, significance, or value.

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1. Smallest amount or degreeA2formal

   The smallest amount, extent, or degree possible.

   Geringste Menge oder Grad

   • He did the least of all the workers.
   • She gave the least attention to that detail.
   • The least we can do is thank them.

   Synonymebottomminimumnadir

   Antonymemaximum

2. Something of minimal importanceB1formal

   A thing considered to be of the smallest significance or value.

   Geringstes

   • That is the least of my worries right now.
   • Don't worry about the least of the details.
   • The least of the problems was easily solved.

   Synonymebagatellenonentitynothingtrifletriviality