Less

Definition of less:

part of speech: adjective

( serves as comp. of LITTLE), Diminished: smaller.

part of speech: adverb

Not so much: in a lower degree.

part of speech: adjective

In a smaller degree.

part of speech: noun

A smaller portion: ( B.) the inferior or younger.

part of speech: noun

A smaller quantity; a suffix meaning without; as, worthless, etc.

part of speech: adjective

Smaller; not so large.

part of speech: conjunction

Unless.

part of speech: adverb

In a smaller or lower degree.

part of speech: adjective

Comparative of little; not so much; smaller; made smaller by taking away; as, ten less seven.

part of speech: noun

A smaller portion; the younger or inferior.

Usage examples for less:

• Why, in my opinion, Sir John, the less that either of us says of the v'y'ge the better. "The Monikins", J. Fenimore Cooper.

• You really have less sense than a child. "Not Like Other Girls", Rosa N. Carey.

• I'd rather stay home and know less "Opportunities", Susan Warner.

• Do you like me less because of that? "In the Wilderness", Robert Hichens.