less (Meaning)
less (a)
(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
less (s)
(usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
less (r)
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
comparative of little
less (conj.)
Unless.
less (a.)
Smaller; not so large or great; not so much; shorter; inferior; as, a less quantity or number; a horse of less size or value; in less time than before.
less (adv.)
Not so much; in a smaller or lower degree; as, less bright or loud; less beautiful.
less (n.)
A smaller portion or quantity.
The inferior, younger, or smaller.
less (v. t.)
To make less; to lessen.
Synonyms & Antonyms of less
less Sentence Examples
- With less effort, she achieved remarkable results.
- The crowd was significantly less than expected.
- The recipe calls for less sugar, resulting in a healthier treat.
- As we climbed higher, the air became less dense.
- The newer model weighs less than its predecessor.
- The cost of living is less in smaller towns.
- With less experience, she was still an invaluable asset to the team.
- The less time spent worrying, the more time available for productive pursuits.
- The light was less intense in the late afternoon.
- The company has less than 100 employees, making it a small business.
FAQs About the word less
(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree, (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality, (nons
lesser, smaller, lower, minor, junior, inferior, subordinate,small, mean, second-class
more, greater, greater,more, higher, higher, superior, senior, senior,major
With less effort, she achieved remarkable results.
The crowd was significantly less than expected.
The recipe calls for less sugar, resulting in a healthier treat.
As we climbed higher, the air became less dense.
