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less - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
less
Definition
(adj) (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
Example Sentence
of less importance
less time to spend with the family
a shower uses less water
less than three years old
Definition
(adj) (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Example Sentence
no less than perfect
Definition
(adj) (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
Example Sentence
less than three weeks
no less than 50 people attended
in 25 words or less
Definition
(adv) used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
Synonyms
:
to a lesser extent
Example Sentence
less interesting
less expensive
less quickly
Definition
(adv) comparative of little
Example Sentence
she walks less than she should
he works less these days
Word used in video below:
text: some of our friends are less open-minded
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