at least
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Also, at the least. According to the lowest possible assessment, no less than. For example, At least a dozen more chairs are needed, or The job will take four hours at the least. [c. 1050]
Anyway, anyhow, as in At least you got there on time, or The children enjoyed the dessert at least. [c. 1050] For synonyms, see at any rate; in any case.
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atlas, Atlas cedar, Atlas Mountains, at last, atlatl, at least, at leisure, at length, Atli, at liberty, atlo-
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