less

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.

The store had been open less than a year.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s nowhere near the $4.50 a pound, adjusted for inflation, that U.S shrimpers earned back in the roaring 1980s, when shrimp was less common in home kitchens and something of a luxury item.

From Los Angeles Times

Or states need to convince enemies to be less hostile, if possible.

From Salon

Sepa also has nine less severe flood alerts in place throughout various parts of Scotland.

From BBC

Association rules dictated that the complex would automatically rebuild if construction bids came in at less than 85% of the insurance payout.

From The Wall Street Journal