less

/lɛs//lɛs/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables1

Simple pronunciation

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation
noun

1. A smaller amount or quantity.

"I have less to do today than yesterday."

verb

1. To make less; to lessen.

adverb

1. To a smaller extent or degree.

"I like him less each time I see him."

Antonyms

preposition

1. Minus; not including

"It should then tax all of that as personal income, less the proportion of the car's annual mileage demonstrably clocked up on company business."

Antonyms

less

/lɛs//lɛs/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables1

Simple pronunciation

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation
conjunction

1. Unless

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