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at least anyway; in spite of difficulties. At least we had a good evening, even though the afternoon was rainy. At least we came away with some of our money left. See also: least at (the very) least 1. not less than At least 73,000 homes are without power in the Atlanta area. The repair will cost $100 at the very least. Usage notes: always used with a particular amount or measure: At the least, the room is 30 feet long. 2. more exactly at any rate I can handle it – at least, I think I can. The car was damaged, but at least no one was hurt. Usage notes: often used to make a statement sound less strong 3. whatever happens At least Josh tried to apologize. At the very least, you should call to tell me that you've arrived there safely. Usage notes: the same meaning can be also expressed by come hell or high water, come what may, either way, in any case, and in any event See also: least How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But the principal failing occurred in the sailing, And the Bellman, perplexed and distressed, Said he had hoped, at least, when the wind blew due East, That the ship would not travel due West! I was now confounded, and driven to such an extremity as the like was never known; at least not to me. The wall which encompassed it is two feet and a half high, and at least eleven inches broad, so that a coach and horses may be driven very safely round it; and it is flanked with strong towers at ten feet distance. |
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