At least vs leastwise

Both 'at least' and 'leastwise' are correct, but 'at least' is much more commonly used in English. 'At least' is used to indicate a minimum amount or degree, while 'leastwise' is an archaic term that is rarely used in modern English.

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At least

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

The phrase 'at least' is used to indicate a minimum amount or degree, or to express consolation or encouragement.

Examples:

I need at least three hours to finish the project.
At least you tried your best.
She should arrive in an hour at least.
He needs to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
I can't leave the house without my keys, at least.

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At least let them question him.
At least we found Big Bertha before something terrible happened.
At least the metal parts are goldplated.
At least the suffering is almost over...
At least these trains have modern plumbing.
At least not with this administration.
At least until the divorce is finalized.
At least yourfingers should be able to remember.
At least something went right today.
At least until Calder trusts us.
At least I could've claimed self-defense.
At least until the next something happens.
At least nobody had a knife.
At least my leaving clarified things.
At least until Mom lets me wear lipstick.
At least we still have that.
At least I was properly primed.
At least 600 people were under mandatory evacuation orders.
At least that was based on something honest.
At least that was my impression.

Alternatives:

minimum of
at the very least
at a minimum
at the very least
at the least

leastwise

This phrase is correct but rarely used in modern English.

'Leastwise' is an archaic term that means 'at least' or 'at the least.' It is seldom used in contemporary English and may sound old-fashioned or formal.

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Not this young and lovely, leastwise.
Leastwise nothing that might be made sense of.
Leastwise, I can take you in my bed without you fouling it.

Alternatives:

at least

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