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English to English adjective
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(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree |  | Example: of less importance
less time to spend with the family
a shower uses less water
less than three years old
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
Smaller; not so large or great; not so much; shorter; inferior; as, a less quantity or number; a horse of less size or value; in less time than before. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
| 3 |
(usually preceded by `no') lower in quality | | Example: no less than perfect
source: wordnet30
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(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer | | Example: less than three weeks
no less than 50 people attended
in 25 words or less
source: wordnet30 adverb
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | | Example: less interesting
less expensive
less quickly
source: wordnet30
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comparative of little | | Example: she walks less than she should
he works less these days
source: wordnet30
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Not so much; in a smaller or lower degree; as, less bright or loud; less beautiful. | | source: webster1913 conjunction
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Unless. | | source: webster1913 noun
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A smaller portion or quantity. | | source: webster1913 verb
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To make less; to lessen. | | source: webster1913
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