less meaning and definition

LESS adjective

Definition of less (adjective)

1. (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
   • "of less importance"; "less time to spend with the family"; "a shower uses less water"; "less than three years old"
   • antonym: more
2. (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
   • "no less than perfect"
3. (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
   • "less than three weeks"; "no less than 50 people attended"; "in 25 words or less"

LESS adverb

Definition of less (adverb)

1. used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
   • "less interesting"; "less expensive"; "less quickly"
   • synonyms: to a lesser extent
   • antonym: more
2. comparative of little
   • "she walks less than she should"; "he works less these days"
   • antonym: more