Element FORM/USE: 'SLIGHTEST', 'FAINTEST'
SuperCat ADJECTIVES
SubCat superlatives
Lexical Range N/A
Level C2
Cando Can use 'the slightest', 'the faintest' with a specific range of nouns to express the least amount possible, most frequently following a negative verb form.
Corrected Learner Example I should not end my relationship with Alex by phone, without giving him the slightest explanation. (Greece; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Greek; Pass)

They act as consumers, nothing more, and never show the slightest interest in learning and sharing opinions with the locals. (France; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Pass)

I haven't the faintest idea. (Netherlands; C2 MASTERY; 2000; Dutch; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example I should not end my realationship with Alex by phone, without giving him the slightest explanation. (Greece; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Greek; Pass)

They act as consumers, nothing more, and never show the slightest interest in learning and sharing opinions with the locals. (France; C2 MASTERY; 1993; French; Pass)

I haven't the faintest idea. (Netherlands; C2 MASTERY; 2000; Dutch; Pass)

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