less

Speech parts

1. less - Noun

2. less - Adjective

3. less - Verb

4. less - Adverb

5. less - Preposition

6. less - Conjunction

8. less - Adjective Satellite

9. less - Determiner

Meaning

Unless.

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.

Not so much; in a smaller or lower degree; as, less bright or loud; less beautiful.

A smaller portion or quantity.

The inferior, younger, or smaller.

To make less; to lessen.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

lower limited lesser inferior diminished reduced fewer smaller under short below secondary minor slight barely
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Antonyms

more over further above plus superior
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Phrases with the word

more or less couldn't care less no less than nothing less than the less said, the better no more, no less

Anagrams

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Examples

of less importance Source: Internet

less time to spend with the family Source: Internet

a shower uses less water Source: Internet

less than three years old Source: Internet

less than three weeks Source: Internet

no less than 50 people attended Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Lesquerella lesquerolic acid Lesquin less abandoned less abhorrent less abiding