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  1. How are least, lowest, and fewest used differently?

    Aug 9, 2019 · Then I questioned whether either "What is the least number of people?" or "What is the fewest number of people?" is a superior alternative. My guess is that the "fewest number" …

  2. "least" vs. "lowest" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    What is the difference between least and lowest? Websites announce as "Lowest prices", but not "least". Least is the superlative degree. low > lower > least ?

  3. What does “the lowest common denominator” mean in the …

    Jun 1, 2016 · Merriam-Webster traces "lowest common denominator" to 1854 and "least common denominator" to 1851. It is therefore quite interesting that the earliest matches for "lowest …

  4. mathematics - Why do we say "lowest common denominator" …

    The lowest common denominator sounds like it's smaller than the greatest common divisor, when in fact it's the opposite. It's not a very good expression to use outside mathematics, as it …

  5. "Lowest" vs. "lowermost" - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Mar 24, 2016 · Is there any difference between the words lowest and lowermost? When should I use either of them? Possibly lowermost should never be used?

  6. Does English have words to describe the lowest rank member of …

    Feb 27, 2013 · The lowest-ranking person in society might be a serf:- a person in a condition of servitude, required to render services to a lord, commonly attached to the lord's land and …

  7. Is being "low on the totem pole" good or bad?

    Oct 5, 2011 · The most revered or "main" character of the story being told is the lowest or closest to earth. You want to show respect by it being closest to you. If you see people on the top of …

  8. meaning - Interpretation -"The highest as the lowest form"

    Apr 20, 2019 · The phrase "The highest as the lowest form of criticism" means that the highest and lowest forms of criticism (and by implication all the other shades of form between them) …

  9. 'Less' or 'lower' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Apr 18, 2020 · I am struggeling with deciding between 'less' or 'lower'. For example I have the three sentences: Method A leads, on average, to 50 kWh less/lower surplus energy per day. …

  10. What does the term lowest stable nonedescript mean? [closed]

    Apr 23, 2023 · As to the latter, when every posting-house and ale-house could produce somebody in “the Captain’s” pay, ranging from the landlord to the lowest stable nondescript, it was the …