at least

1. Anyway, anyhow, as in At least you got there on time , or The children enjoyed the dessert at least . [c. 1050] For synonyms, see at any rate ; in any case .

2. Also, at the least . According to the lowest possible assessment, no less than. For example, At least a dozen more chairs are needed , or The job will take four hours at the least . [c. 1050]

Example Sentences

On average, the group had lost 20% of their body weight if they had been on the medications for at least one year.

From Science Daily

A Loyola Marymount University report released in 2021 identified at least 18 such groups that have existed over the last five decades, including one known as the Executioners and another known as the Banditos.

From Los Angeles Times

Through at least the end of the month, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an increased chance for above-average rainfall across much of California, but predictions stretching into mid-December become less clear.

From Los Angeles Times

The full report’s release may complicate Hegseth’s Senate confirmation process next year, one of at least four cabinet appointees who were involved in past or ongoing sexual misconduct investigations.

From Salon

He said jurors would have to be sure that when Mr Sharif, by his own admission, beat Sara, he meant to cause her “at least serious harm”.

From BBC

Related Words

• partially
• slightly
• somewhat