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matter vs least

least vs matter

matter and least both are nouns.

matter is not an adjective while least is an adjective.

matter is a verb but least is not a verb.

matter is not an adverb while least is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
matter Yes No Yes No
least Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, least is a hyponym of matter; that is, least is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than matter:
  • matter: a vaguely specified concern
  • least: something that is of no importance
matter (noun) least (noun)
that which has mass and occupies space something that is of no importance
(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)
matter (adjective) least (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
matter (verb) least (verb)
have weight; have import, carry weight
matter (adverb) least (adverb)
used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree
Difference between matter and least

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