English Dictionary

less

/lɛs/

adv

comparative degree of little / Used for constructing syntactic diminutive comparatives of adjectives and adverbs. / To a smaller extent or degree.

She has less money than her sister.

意味（1）

comparative degree of little

I slept even less last night than I did the night before.

意味（2）

Used for constructing syntactic diminutive comparatives of adjectives and adverbs.

Randal is less welcome than Rachel but as her spouse we should invite them both.

意味（3）

To a smaller extent or degree.

The grammar book was less than (that is, not at all) helpful.