Less (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer; "less than three weeks"; "no less than 50 people attended"; "in 25 words or less".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 2
(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree; "of less importance"; "less time to spend with the family"; "a shower uses less water"; "less than three years old".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Usages
Examples
- He has less money in his savings account this year compared to last year.
- The drought-stricken area receives less rainfall than other parts of the country.
- A diet with less sugar can lead to several health improvements.
- She is less anxious about her upcoming exam now that she has studied harder.
- The new energy-efficient refrigerator uses less electricity than the older model.
Antonyms
Meaning 3
(usually preceded by `no') lower in quality; "no less than perfect".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- No less than exceptional results are expected from the top students in the program.
- Her culinary skills are no less impressive than her interior design abilities.
- The service was no less satisfactory than at a five-star hotel.
- Their latest smartphone model offers no less features than the previous model.
- The second edition of the book is no less valuable than the first edition.