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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Least vs. the least

Hi. How is the following use of the word "least" different (if they are different functionally in sentences)? I am sorry that the following examples are not complete sentences. Anyway, I hope you can help me.

1. ... of least importance.

2. ... the least amount of money.
  

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The word "least" is used in both cases to modify a noun (it is being used as an adjective). The two phrases , however, are not functioning in the same way in the sentences. I want to know what is of least importance to you?

— Doctor D

  • The word "least" is used in both cases to modify a noun (it is being used as an adjective).
  • The two phrases , however, are not functioning in the same way in the sentences.
  • I want to know what is of least importance to you?
  • ) I want to spend the least amount of money.
  • (How much money?
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The word "least" is used in both cases to modify a noun (it is being used as an adjective). The two phrases, however, are not functioning in the same way in the sentences.


I want to know what is of least importance to you? (Of all the things that are important to you, what is the least important?)


I want to spend the least amount of money. (How
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