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less

adjective/adverb

/lɛs/

Meaning

A smaller amount; not as much.

She spends less money than her brother.

less is more

fewer, reduced, diminished, lower

more, greater, higher

less time, less money, less important, less than

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

happening every day

as much or as many as required

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

gladly, willingly, or with pleasure