Pronunciation: /lɛs/
adjective comparative form of the adjective 'little', used to describe a smaller amount or degree
A1 I have less money than my friend.
A2 She needs less sugar in her coffee.
B1 I prefer to have less clutter in my home.
B2 He has less experience in this field compared to others.
C1 The company aims to have less waste in their production process.
C2 The artist's work is known for its less conventional approach.
adverb used to compare two things and show that the first one is smaller or of a lower degree than the second one
A1 I eat less candy than my sister.
A2 She studied less for the exam than I did.
B1 I need to spend less money on clothes.
B2 He works less efficiently when he's tired.
C1 The company produces less waste thanks to new recycling initiatives.
C2 She speaks less confidently in front of large audiences.
formal The new regulations aim to promote the use of public transportation and reduce the number of cars on the road, resulting in less traffic congestion.
informal If you eat less junk food, you'll start feeling more energetic and healthy.
slang I'm trying to spend less time on my phone and more time enjoying the real world.
figurative She felt less burdened after finally letting go of the past and moving forward with a clean slate.
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