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At least   /æt list/   Listen
At least

adverb
1.
If nothing else ('leastwise' is informal and 'leastways' is colloquial).  Synonyms: at any rate, leastways, leastwise.  "They felt--at any rate Jim felt--relieved though still wary" , "The influence of economists--or at any rate of economics--is far-reaching"
2.
Not less than.  Synonym: at the least.  "A tumor at least as big as an orange"  Antonyms: at the most, at most.






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"At least" Quotes from Famous Books



... indiscriminate participation of citizens and foreigners in the emoluments of the funds? May it not be looked for in the wishes of some to assimilate the government of the United States to that of Great Britain? or at least, in wishes for a ...
— The Life of George Washington, Vol. 5 (of 5) • John Marshall

... meant, but I am very much afraid there may be some mistake.—Oh, yes, I am quite sure to be back in time for the Solstice.—Or at least for the Eclipse. ...
— The Wit and Humor of America, Volume IV. (of X.) • Various

... never be Donnegan, at least," she said. "He's done for today. And I'm almost sorry for him in spite of all that ...
— Gunman's Reckoning • Max Brand

... speak again, but Challis waved him down. "Quite, quite. I see your point," he said, "but I must see this child myself. Believe me, I will see what can be done. I will, at least, try to prevent his spreading his opinions among the yokels." He smiled grimly. "I quite agree with you that that is a consummation which ...
— The Wonder • J. D. Beresford

... the influences which the circumstances surrounding birth have upon a child, upon this one at least the effect was unmistakable. Even as a baby he seemed to realize the weight of responsibility which had been laid upon his little black shoulders, and there was a complacent dignity in the very way in which he drew upon the sweets of his dirty sugar-teat ...
— The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories • Paul Laurence Dunbar


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