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

Example Sentences

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It’s all about his ego, nothing more or less.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

I am proud of what we have done in less than two years as a Labour Government.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

CEO Michael O’Leary said that even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until the end of March 2027 “there would be about three or four airlines less flying in Europe.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Going through the specifics will feel less tedious if the tone is one of excitement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

That I want him to want me, but I wish he needed a little less of me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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