smallest in amount, extent, or significance

who has the least money?

he never had the least idea what to do about it

the smallest amount, extent, or significance

how others see me is the least of my worries

it's the least I can do

to the smallest extent or degree

my best routine was the one I had practisedthe least

he had a knack for showing up when he was least expected

only the least expensive lot sold

I never hid the truth, least of all from you

used in names of very small animals and plants, e.g. least shrew

to a small extent

he reminded me a little of my parents

I was always a little afraid of her

only to a small extent; not much or often (used for emphasis)

he was little known in this country

he had slept little these past weeks