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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
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' - used as a adverb
4.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
less interesting
less expensive
less quickly
5.
comparative of little
she walks less than she should
he works less these days
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