in the least

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Adverbial in the least has 2 senses

in the least, even a little - to any extent at all; "are you in the least interested?"
at all, in the least, the least bit - in the slightest degree or in any respect; "Are you at all interested? No, not at all"; "was not in the least unfriendly"

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Term: "in the least"

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: Used to emphasize that something is extremely unlikely or minimal

Usage:

He is not in the least interested in attending the party.
I didn't mind losing the game in the least; it was all about having fun.
I don't believe he's telling the truth in the least.

Sense: Used in negative sentences to express a small amount or degree

Usage:

The accident didn't hurt me in the least.
She wasn't bothered by the criticism in the least.
His explanation didn't make sense to me in the least.

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