less
Pronunciation:
/lɛs//lɛs/noun
Definitions
A smaller amount or quantity.
Example: I have less to do today than yesterday.
verb
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To make less; to lessen.
adverb
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To a smaller extent or degree.
Example: I like him less each time I see him.
preposition
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Minus; not including
Example: It should then tax all of that as personal income, less the proportion of the car's annual mileage demonstrably clocked up on company business.