Definitions

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[les] / lɛs /

ADJECTIVE

smaller, inferior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fewer

STRONG

lesser limited lower minor minus negative secondary subordinate

WEAK

beneath declined deficient depressed diminished excepting lacking not as great reduced shortened shorter slighter subtracting unsubstantial without

Antonyms

STRONG

greater higher important major superior

WEAK

bigger more

ADVERB

little

Synonyms

WEAK

barely in a lower degree meagerly to a smaller extent

Antonyms

WEAK

Example Sentences

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While Masino made TV appearances and spoke at conferences before the controversy, she has been less visible this year, focusing on internal improvements and rejiggering plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“I think we’ll have a lot of ways we can help people get more value for less spend,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Consumers are spending more at the supermarket but bringing home less every trip,” Johnson said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

For England, with kick-off times in the group stage at 21:00 BST and 22:00 BST, the impact would be less major.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Clare felt it before he saw it: the release in his chest as one less realm coursed through his veins.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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