less
adjectiveNot as great in amount or quantity.
adjectiveLower in importance, esteem, or rank.
adjectiveConsisting of a smaller number.
prepositionWith the deduction of; minus.
adverbTo a smaller extent, degree, or frequency.
nounA smaller amount.
nounSomething not as important as something else.
idiom(less than) Not at all.
idiom(much/still) Certainly not.
In a smaller or lower degree; to an inferior extent, amount, etc.; in a decreased or abated way or manner: as, less prudent; less carefully executed; to exaggerate less; to think less of a person.
