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Definition for less

adjective as in smaller, inferior

Strongest match

Strong matches

lesser, limited, lower, minor, minus, negative, secondary, subordinate

Weak matches

beneath, declined, deficient, depressed, diminished, excepting, lacking, not as great, reduced, shortened, shorter, slighter, subtracting, unsubstantial, without

adverb as in little

Weak matches

barely, in a lower degree, meagerly, to a smaller extent

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"We have less now than we had in 1984," he added.

From BBC

While the Ukrainian leader's visit is an official one, it is less formal than a state visit.

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“Just because something has less influence on your cholesterol doesn't mean that it has less influence on your risk of heart disease or death from heart disease,” Vasagar said.

From Salon

At that point, nightclubs were closed in Wales, with limits on hospitality, sports events and who people could meet, but in England restrictions were much less severe.

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The team’s long-suffering fans hasn’t seen a playoff game — must less a winning season — since 2019.

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