not in the least

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [not in stressed th ee leest]
- /nɒt ɪn stressed ði list/
- /nɒt ɪn ðə liːst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [not in stressed th ee leest]
- /nɒt ɪn stressed ði list/

Definitions of not in the least words

adjective not in the least smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest: He gave the least amount of money of anyone. 1
adjective not in the least lowest in consideration, position, or importance. 1
noun not in the least something that is least; the least amount, quantity, degree, etc. 1
noun not in the least South Midland U.S. the youngest in a family or group. 1
adverb not in the least to the smallest extent, amount, or degree: That's the least important question of all. He talks least. 1
idioms not in the least at least, at the lowest estimate or figure: The repairs will cost at least $100. at any rate; in any case: You didn't get a good grade, but at least you passed the course. Also, at the least. 1

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Origin of not in the least

First appearance:

before 950

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 950; Middle English leest(e), Old English lǣst, superlative of lǣssa less

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Parts of speech for Not in the least

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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not in the least popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for not in the least

adv not in the least

don't hold your breath — sth is unlikely to happen soon
forget it — certainly not

adverb not in the least

never — not ever; at no time: Such an idea never occurred to me.
nevermore — never again; never thereafter: And nevermore were the elves seen in that town.

All 4 Synonyms of not in the least

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