Less: meaning, definitions and examples
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less
[ lɛs ]
comparison
Smaller in amount, degree, or size.
Synonyms
decreased, diminished, reduced, smaller
Examples of usage
- The company reported lower profits this quarter.
- I need less sugar in my coffee, please.
- We have less time than we thought.
comparison
To a smaller extent; not as much.
Synonyms
not as much, to a lesser extent
Examples of usage
- She visits us less often now.
- He talks less than he used to.
- I eat less meat these days.
comparison
A smaller amount.
Synonyms
a reduced quantity, a smaller amount
Examples of usage
- He asked for less at the store.
- I need less of that medicine.
Translations
Translations of the word "less" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menos
🇮🇳 कम
🇩🇪 weniger
🇮🇩 kurang
🇺🇦 менше
🇵🇱 mniej
🇯🇵 少ない (sukunai)
🇫🇷 moins
🇪🇸 menos
🇹🇷 daha az
🇰🇷 덜 (deol)
🇸🇦 أقل (aqall)
🇨🇿 méně
🇸🇰 menej
🇨🇳 更少 (gèng shǎo)
🇸🇮 manj
🇮🇸 minna
🇰🇿 аз (az)
🇬🇪 ნაკლები (naklebi)
🇦🇿 az
🇲🇽 menos
Word origin
The word 'less' originated from Old English 'læs', which is a comparative form of the word 'little'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the English language. 'Less' is commonly used in comparisons to indicate a smaller amount, degree, or size.
See also: lessee, lessen, lessened, lessening, lesser, lesson, lessons, lessor, unless.