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least vs matter

matter vs least

least and matter both are nouns.

least is an adjective but matter is not an adjective.

least is not a verb while matter is a verb.

least is an adverb but matter is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
least Yes Yes No Yes
matter Yes No Yes No
As nouns, matter is a hypernym of least; that is, matter is a word with a broader meaning than least:
  • least: something that is of no importance
  • matter: a vaguely specified concern
Other hypernyms of least include affair, thing.
least (noun) matter (noun)
something that is of no importance that which has mass and occupies space
(used with negation) having consequence
some situation or event that is thought about
a vaguely specified concern
a problem
written works (especially in books or magazines)
least (adjective) matter (adjective)
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
least (verb) matter (verb)
have weight; have import, carry weight
least (adverb) matter (adverb)
used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree
Difference between least and matter

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