What is the meaning of the word "less"?
Definitions:
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(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
adjective
- less than three weeks
- less than three weeks
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comparative of little adverb
- I walk less than I should.
- I walk less than I should.
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs adverb
- less interesting
- less interesting
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usually preceded by 'no', lower in quality adjective
- I was told that my essay should be no less than perfect.
- I was told that my essay should be no less than perfect.