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

The market has said the explosion in creative tools is going to make Unity’s game engine less relevant.

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

She had no idea which fungi needed more shade and less water, no clue how to read a book or brew a cup of tree sap tea.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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