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Less

adverb

1.

Used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs. Synonym: to a lesser extent. "Less expensive" , "Less quickly"

2.

Comparative of little. "He works less these days"

adjective

1.

(comparative of 'little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree. "Less time to spend with the family" , "A shower uses less water" , "Less than three years old"

2.

(usually preceded by 'no') lower in quality.

3.

(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer. "No less than 50 people attended" , "In 25 words or less"

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— In Defense of Women • H. L. Mencken

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