1. less than - Noun
2. less than - Adjective
less than (plural less thans)
The character <, denoting having a smaller amount or number.
less than (not comparable)
(predicative) Inferior in consideration, rank, or importance.
Men trust their eyes less than their ears. Herodotus
Have more than you show, Speak less than you know. William Shakespeare
Jesus that I know as my Redeemer cannot be less than God. Athanasius of Alexandria
A man can never be perfect in a hundred years; but he may become corrupt in less than a day. Chinese Proverb
A rich man who does not know himself is worth less than a poor man who does. Burundi Proverb
He who is wise endeavours to learn how to understand the truth not less than that. African Proverb