English dictionary
less
/l/E/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
ExamplesOf less importance.
Less time to spend with the family.
A shower uses less water.
Less than three years old.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Smaller; not so large or great; not so much; shorter; inferior; as, a <i>less</i> quantity or number; a horse of <i>less</i> size or value; in <i>less</i> time than before.
Source: webster1913
conjunction
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Unless.
Source: webster1913
noun
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A smaller portion or quantity.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
ExamplesLess interesting.
Less expensive.
Less quickly.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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comparative of little
ExamplesShe walks less than she should.
He works less these days.
Antonyms moreSource: WordNet 3.0
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Not so much; in a smaller or lower degree; as, <i>less</i> bright or loud; <i>less</i> beautiful.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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(usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
ExamplesNo less than perfect.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
ExamplesLess than three weeks.
No less than 50 people attended.
In 25 words or less.
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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To make less; to lessen.
Source: webster1913