Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Less.
How to pronounce less:
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Less - as an adjective
(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
Example: "Of less importance"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
more6Less - as an adverb
Used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something
Example: "Less interesting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
to a lesser extentAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
more6Less - as an adjective satellite
(usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Example: "No less than perfect"
(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
Example: "Less than three weeks"
Less - as a noun
A smaller amount or quantity.
Example: "I have less to do today than yesterday."
Less - as a verb
To make less; to lessen.
Less - as a preposition
Minus; not including
Example: "It should then tax all of that as personal income, less the proportion of the car's annual mileage demonstrably clocked up on company business."
Less - as a conjunction
Unless
Example Sentences
"He had less time to complete the task."
"I have less money than I did last year."
"She prefers to eat less sugar."
"The smaller box contains less merchandise."
"I felt less tired after getting a good night's sleep."
Word Game Points
Is LESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, less is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is LESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, less is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is LESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, less is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
