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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

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Those shorter expectations translate directly into less saving and planning, according to TIAA.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Kate, 44, said working less hours means “I’m more present for my children and I’m discovering hobbies again.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Maybe you’d have less of an issue being grouped with Counting Crows.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Viagogo said 84% of its UK event tickets were sold for less than £100, and that "fans ultimately determine value based on what they're willing to pay".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

By the time she’d calmed down, Janet was gone, and Star realized perhaps her daughter had wanted a little less freedom and a little more guidance.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith