less

/lˈɛs/

/ˈɫɛs/

less

not so much; to a smaller degree or extent

antonyms : more

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

antonyms : more

less

a smaller amount or number of; not as much

antonyms : more(a)

less

(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer

(usually preceded by `no') lower in quality

Examples

1. This road is less busy in the mornings.

2. The weather was less warm than yesterday.

3. The whole is sometime less than the sum of its parts.

4. He spoke less clearly after his surgery.