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less
01
to a smaller amount, extent, etc. in comparison to a previous state or another thing or person
Grammatical Information
incomparable
adverb of degree
Examples
He spoke less clearly after his surgery.
02
used to indicate a smaller amount or degree of something compared to another
Examples
She walks less now that the weather has turned cold.
less
01
used to indicate a smaller amount or degree
Examples
She decided to spend less time on social media.
less
01
used to indicate subtraction or the exclusion of something from a total or whole
Grammatical Information
Examples
He earned $ 5000 less tax and insurance.
-less
01
used to indicate the absence of something or a particular quality
Examples
The room was completely soundless, creating an eerie silence.
less
01
used to indicate a reduced amount or quantity of something
Examples
She used less of the spice in the soup to keep the flavor mild.
