at least

Speech parts

1. at least - Adverb

2. at least - Phrase

Meaning

if nothing else (`leastwise' is informal and `leastways' is colloquial)

not less than

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

leastwise at any rate leastways at the least however nevertheless anyhow even always easily minimum easy regardless anyway grief
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Antonyms

at most under up to at the most at the very most not more than
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Examples

If you cannot close the mouth of one who reviles his brother, at least avoid conversation with him. Isaac the Syrian

If you aren't a peacemaker at least don't be a troublemaker. Isaac the Syrian

The most important thing in life is to always do good. If you can't do great deeds for people, at least try to do something small. Luke (Voyno-Yasenetsky)

If you throw a handful of stones, one at least will hit. Hindi Proverb

When one is taking a chicken from its roost, the hen is bound to attack with at least its claws. Nigerian Proverb

If this ball does not stick to the wall it will at least leave a mark. Spanish Proverb

Words in the phrase

at least

Close letter words and terms

at latest at latter Lammas at law school at least cost at left at leisure