LESS
Scrabble letter values: L1E1S1S1 = 4
Definition
- adverb used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs. — synonyms: to_a_lesser_extent
- adverb comparative of little.
- adjective (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree. — synonyms: less(a)
- adjective (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality.
- adjective (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer.
Examples
- “less interesting”
- “less expensive”
- “less quickly”