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    less

    less - Dictionary definition and meaning for word less

    Definition
    (adj) (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
    Example Sentence
    • of less importance
    • less time to spend with the family
    • a shower uses less water
    • less than three years old
    Definition
    (adj) (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
    Example Sentence
    • no less than perfect
    Definition
    (adj) (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
    Example Sentence
    • less than three weeks
    • no less than 50 people attended
    • in 25 words or less
    Definition
    (adv) used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
    Synonyms : to a lesser extent
    Example Sentence
    • less interesting
    • less expensive
    • less quickly
    Definition
    (adv) comparative of little
    Example Sentence
    • she walks less than she should
    • he works less these days

Word used in video below:
text: some of our friends are less open-minded
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