Lest vs. Least

Lestconjunction

For fear that; that not; in order that not; in case.

Lestconjunction

That (without the negative particle); – after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension.

Lestverb

To listen.

Lestnoun

Lust; desire; pleasure.

Lestadjective

Last; least.

Lestconjunction

For fear that; that . . . not; in order that . . . not.

Lestconjunction

That (without the negative particle); - after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension.

Lestadverb

for fear that;

Lestadverb

that (after verbs explicitly expressing fear etc.);

Leastdeterminer

; the smallest amount of [something uncountable].

Leastadverb

Used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding -est.

Leastadverb

In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others.

Leastnoun

(philosophy) Something of the smallest possible extent; an indivisible unit.

Leastadjective

Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant; as, the least insect; the least mercy; the least space.

Leastadverb

In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who least deserve it.

Leastconjunction

See Lest, conj.

Leastadjective

the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree;

Leastadjective

minimal in magnitude;

Leastadjective

having or being distinguished by diminutive size;

Leastadverb

used to form the superlative;