least

• Превосходная степень от 'маленький'; используется для обозначения наименьшего количества или степени.

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.

   Наименьший

   • 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.

   Synonymsminimalminimum

• Описывает что-либо как небольшое по размеру, количеству или степени; также используется для выражения привязанности или нежности.

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.

   Маленький

   • 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.

   Synonymscompactdiminutiveminiatureminutepetitepocket-sizedslightsmalltinywee

   Antonymsbigenormousgiantgreathugelarge

2. Small in quantityA1formal

   Not much; a small amount of something.

   Мало

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

   Synonymsmeagerminimalnegligiblescantslightsmall

   Antonymsabundantamplemuchplenty

3. A1formal

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

   Маленький

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

   Synonymsjuniorminorsmallweeyoung

   Antonymseldergrownold

4. Insignificant or unimportantB1informal

   Not important or significant; trivial.

   Незначительный или неважный

   • 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.

   Synonymsinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

   Antonymsconsequentialimportantmajorsignificantweighty

• Наречие, используемое как превосходная степень от «little» (мало), означающее «в наименьшей степени или мере». Обычно используется в сравнениях и отрицательных конструкциях.

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'.

   Наименее

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

   Synonymsminimally

• Существительное, обозначающее что-то, имеющее минимальную важность, значимость или ценность.

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

uncountable

1. Smallest amount or degreeA2formal

   The smallest amount, extent, or degree possible.

   Наименьшее количество или степень

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

   Synonymsbottomminimumnadir

   Antonymsmaximum

2. Something of minimal importanceB1formal

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

   Наименьшее

   • 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.

   Synonymsbagatellenonentitynothingtrifletriviality