less
less
lɛs
les
British pronunciation
/lɛs/

Definition & Meaning of "less"in English

less
01

to a smaller amount, extent, etc. in comparison to a previous state or another thing or person

under

less definition and meaning
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He spoke less clearly after his surgery.
02

used to indicate a smaller amount or degree of something compared to another

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She walks less now that the weather has turned cold.
01

used to indicate a smaller amount or degree

less definition and meaning
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She decided to spend less time on social media.
01

used to indicate subtraction or the exclusion of something from a total or whole

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He earned $ 5000 less tax and insurance.
-less
01

used to indicate the absence of something or a particular quality

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The room was completely soundless, creating an eerie silence.
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used to indicate a reduced amount or quantity of something

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She used less of the spice in the soup to keep the flavor mild.
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