at least

idiom

2 meanings of at least

1
minimum amountidiom
Not less than the number, amount, or degree stated.
The stadium was packed, and there must have been at least forty thousand fans inside.
Let the bread cool for at least an hour before you slice it.
2
if nothing elseidiom
In any event; whatever else may be true or may happen.
The hotel was far from the beach, but at least the rooms were clean.
She hoped to meet the author, or at least get a signed copy of the book.

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From Middle English at leste, from Old English æt lǣstan.