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1 least
adj. minst; minsta--------adv. det minsta; allra minst--------n. minsta kvantitet; minsta storlek* * *[li:st] 1. adjective, pronoun((something) which is the smallest or the smallest amount that exists, is possible etc: I think the least you can do is apologize!; She wanted to know how to do it with the least amount of bother.) minst, minsta2. adverb((somethimes with the) to the smallest or lowest degree: I like her (the) least of all the girls; That is the least important of our problems.) minst, minsta- at least- not in the least -
2 least of all
minst av allt -
3 least of possible evils
det minst onda -
4 least said soonest mended
ju mindre man talar om saken desto fortare går det över -
5 at least
åtminstone* * *(at any rate; anyway: I think she's well - at least she was when I saw her last.) åtminstone -
6 not in the least
inte det minsta* * *(not at all: You're not disturbing me in the least!) inte det minsta -
7 choose the least of two ills
av två onda ting väljer man det minst onda -
8 in the least
åtminstone -
9 last but not least
sist men inte minst -
10 the least said the better
ju mindre sagt desto bättre -
11 alarm
brittisk tillverkad signalsökande robot, missil med infraröd sändare som nollställer sig på värmeavgivande målALARM (Air-Launched Anti-Radiation Missile)* * *1. noun1) (sudden fear: We did not share her alarm at the suggestion.) oro, ängslan2) (something that gives warning of danger, attracts attention etc: Sound the alarm!; a fire-alarm; ( also adjective) an alarm clock.) larm[]2. verb(to make (someone) afraid: The least sound alarms the old lady.) oroa, skrämma- alarming- alarmingly -
12 at any rate
i alla fall* * *(at least: It's a pity it has started to rain, but at any rate we can still enjoy ourselves at the cinema; The Queen is coming to see us - at any rate, that's what John says.) i alla fall (händelser), åtminstone -
13 be getting on for
(to be close to (a particular age, time etc): He must be getting on for sixty at least.) börja närma sig -
14 come round
kvickna till, återfå sansen, komma till sans (igen); hämta sig; lugna sig; komma på andra tankar, låta sig övertalas, omvända sig* * *1) ((also come around) to visit: Come round and see us soon.) komma över (ner, upp, hit), titta in2) (to regain consciousness: After receiving anesthesia, don't expect to come round for at least twenty minutes.) kvickna till, återfå medvetandet -
15 damn
n. svordom--------v. svära; förstöra; kritisera* * *[dæm] 1. verb1) (to sentence to unending punishment in hell: His soul is damned.) förbanna, fördöma2) (to cause to be condemned as bad, unacceptable etc: That film was damned by the critics.) döma ut, förkasta2. interjection(expressing anger, irritation etc: Damn! I've forgotten my purse.) tusan också!3. noun(something unimportant or of no value: It's not worth a damn; I don't give a damn! (= I don't care in the least).) förbannat dugg- damned- damning -
16 fully
adv. fullt, helt, fullständigt; utförligt* * *1) (completely: He was fully aware of what was happening; fully-grown dogs.) fullständigt, fullt2) (quite; at least: It will take fully three days.) drygt, hela -
17 good for
1) (certain to last: These houses are good for another hundred years at least.) som kommer att hålla (stå)2) (certain to pay (a sum of money): He's good for $50.) god för3) (certain to cause: That story is always good for a laugh.) som duger till, som framkallar -
18 grace
n. Ers Höghet? (respekttitel till hertig, ärkebiskop etc.)* * *[ɡreis] 1. noun1) (beauty of form or movement: The dancer's movements had very little grace.) grace, elegans2) (a sense of what is right: At least he had the grace to leave after his dreadful behaviour.) anständighet[], vett3) (a short prayer of thanks for a meal.) bordsbön4) (a delay allowed as a favour: You should have paid me today but I'll give you a day's grace.) anstånd, frist5) (the title of a duke, duchess or archbishop: Your/His Grace.) [] nåd6) (mercy: by the grace of God.) nåd•- graceful- gracefully
- gracefulness
- gracious 2. interjection(an exclamation of surprise.) du milde!, herre gud!- graciousness
- with a good/bad grace
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19 hundred
adj. hundra--------n. hundra* * *1. noun1) ((plural hundred) the number 100: Ten times ten is a hundred; more than one/a hundred; There must be at least six hundred of them here.) hundra2) (the figure 100.) hundra3) (the age of 100: She's over a hundred; a man of a hundred.) hundra4) ((plural hundred) a hundred pounds or dollars: I lost several hundred at the casino last night.) hundra2. adjective1) (100 in number: six hundred people; a few hundred pounds.) hundra2) (aged 100: He is a hundred today.) hundra•- hundred-- hundredfold
- hundredth
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20 merit
n. värde; förtjänst, fördel; förträfflighet, situation där någon förtjänar uppskattning--------v. vara värd, ha rätt till* * *['merit] 1. noun1) (the quality of worth, excellence or praiseworthiness: He reached his present position through merit.) förtjänst, merit2) (a good point or quality: His speech had at least the merit of being short.) förtjänst2. verb(to deserve as reward or punishment: Your case merits careful consideration.) förtjäna, vara värd
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least — [ list ] function word *** Least is the superlative form of little and can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by an uncountable noun): He generally takes the path of least resistance. (after the ): These farming methods… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Least — (l[=e]st), a. [OE. last, lest, AS. l[=ae]sast, l[=ae]sest, superl. of l[=ae]ssa less. See {Less}, a.] [Used as the superlative of little.] Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant; as, the least insect; the least… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
least — ► DETERMINER & PRONOUN (usu. the least) ▪ smallest in amount, extent, or significance. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ used in names of very small animals and plants: least shrew. ► ADVERB ▪ to the smallest extent or degree. ● at least Cf. ↑ … English terms dictionary
least — [lēst] adj. [ME lest < OE læsest, læst, superl. of læssa, LESS] 1. alt. superl. of LITTLE 2. smallest or slightest in size, degree, importance, etc. [the least movement] 3. Biol. very small: used in names of species or varieties [least… … English World dictionary
least — 1. Least of all means ‘especially not’ and should only be used in negative contexts: • I am not going to try to play the role of prophet, least of all Jeremiah Listener, 1973. 2. Use less, not least, when contrasting two things: • The latter… … Modern English usage
Least — Least, adv. In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who least deserve it. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
least — least; least·ways; least·wise; … English syllables
Least — Least, conj. See {Lest}, conj. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
least — (adj.) O.E. læst, earlier læsest smallest (superlative of lytel small ), from P.Gmc. superlative *laisistaz (see LESS (Cf. less)). Qualifying phrase at least is M.E. æt læstan. As a noun, from early 12c.; as an adverb, c.1200 … Etymology dictionary
Least — may refer to: *Little *Child … Wikipedia
least — index minimal Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
