at least

phrase

1

: at the minimum

at least once a week

2

: in any case

at least you have a choice

Examples of at least in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The outlet reported that Jamal pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars from at least six Feeding Our Future associates convicted in connection to the sprawling fraud scheme. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

He was fed as an outdoor cat for at least two years, but is thriving indoors. — Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

So at least that won’t be a factor for the Royals in the spring of 2027. — Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

Quarantine has also been imposed in at least one of the city’s maternity hospitals, according to Liudi Baikala. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for at least

• deceased
• decreased
• increased
• northeast
• policed
• released
• southeast
• beast
• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast