Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for less. Search instead for lesb.
Definitions

less

[les] / lɛs /
ADJECTIVE
smaller, inferior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fewer
STRONG
lesser limited lower minor minus negative secondary subordinate
WEAK
beneath declined deficient depressed diminished excepting lacking not as great reduced shortened shorter slighter subtracting unsubstantial without
Antonyms
STRONG
greater higher important major superior
WEAK
bigger more
ADVERB
little
Synonyms
WEAK
barely in a lower degree meagerly to a smaller extent
Antonyms
WEAK
more

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Schools argue that athletics are part of their educational mission, with revenue from football and basketball funding sports that make far less money, such as swimming and gymnastics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Levi’s said then that the Middle East accounted for less than 1% of its business.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Consumers worried about losing their jobs will borrow and spend less.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It’s more like The Oregon Trail for podcasting, but with less dysentery.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026

Those working in the sleeping rooms received far less supervision than those at the tables, and Betsie found herself with most of the day in which to minister to those around her.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.