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thing vs least

least vs thing

thing and least both are nouns.

thing is not an adjective while least is an adjective.

thing is not an adverb while least is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thing Yes No No No
least Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, least is a hyponym of thing; that is, least is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than thing:
  • thing: a vaguely specified concern
  • least: something that is of no importance
thing (noun) least (noun)
a separate and self-contained entity something that is of no importance
an action
an artifact
an entity that is not named specifically
any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence
a special abstraction
a special objective
a vaguely specified concern
a statement regarded as an object
an event
a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion
a special situation
thing (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
thing (adverb) least (adverb)
used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree
Difference between thing and least

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