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adverb(less)used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
Synonyms: to a lesser extent,
Antonyms: more,
Examples:
Less interesting.
Less expensive.
Less quickly.
Less expensive.
Less quickly.
less
adjective(less)(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
Antonyms: more,
Examples:
Of less importance.
Less time to spend with the family.
A shower uses less water.
Less than three years old.
Less time to spend with the family.
A shower uses less water.
Less than three years old.
less
adjective(less)(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
Examples:
Less than three weeks.
No less than 50 people attended.
In 25 words or less.
No less than 50 people attended.
In 25 words or less.
less
adjective(less)(usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Examples:
No less than perfect.
less
(less)comparative of little
Antonyms: more,
Examples:
She walks less than she should.
He works less these days.
He works less these days.