1. (adj) less(a)
(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
Antonyms: superior, more(a), to a greater extent, more
2. (adj) less
(usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Synonyms: less(a) Antonyms: more(a), superior, more, to a greater extent
3. (adverb) less
(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
Synonyms: less(a) Antonyms: more(a), superior, to a greater extent, more
4. (adverb) less, to a lesser extent
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
Synonyms: to a lesser extent, less Antonyms: superior, more(a), more, to a greater extent
5. (adverb) less
comparative of little
Synonyms: to a lesser extent Antonyms: superior, more(a), to a greater extent, more
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