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What is another word for Less? – 168 Less Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    fewer smaller reduced decreased lower diminished inferior minor slight minimal negligible insignificant scant sparse meager limited restricted curtailed cut shortened abbreviated condensed contracted compressed compact concise brief shorter lower weaker feebler paler fainter softer quieter slower poorer cheaper simpler easier lighter thinner narrower shorter smaller tighter

    Meaning of Less

    The primary meaning of the word "Less" is to indicate a smaller or reduced amount, degree, or extent of something.

    Definitions

    • Used to indicate a smaller or reduced amount, degree, or extent of something
    • Used to indicate a smaller or lower amount or degree of something, often in comparison to something else
    • Used to form the comparative form of adjectives and adverbs, indicating a lower degree or amount of something

    Etymology of Less

    The word "Less" originates from Old English "læs", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "laisiz", and is also related to the Proto-Indo-European root "le-" meaning "small" or "weak"
    The word has been used in English since the 9th century to indicate a smaller or reduced amount, degree, or extent of something

    Example Uses

    • I have less money than I thought, so I won't be able to buy that new phone
    • She has less experience in marketing, but she's a quick learner
    • The new policy aims to reduce the amount of waste, resulting in less pollution

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    more greater larger increased higher expanded augmented amplified intensified stronger louder faster richer more expensive more complex more difficult heavier thicker wider longer more extensive more comprehensive greater larger stronger more powerful

    Related Nouns

    reduction decrease diminution lowering lessening minimization curtailment cutback contraction compression compactness concision brevity slightness smallness weakness faintness softness quietness slowness poverty simplicity ease lightness thinness narrowness shortness smallness

    Related Verbs

    reduce decrease diminish lower lessen minimize curtail cut shorten abbreviate condense contract compress compact concise brief weaken soften quiet slow impoverish simplify ease lighten thin narrow shorten smaller

    Related Adjectives

    small reduced decreased lower diminished inferior minor slight minimal negligible insignificant scant sparse meager limited restricted curtailed cut shortened abbreviated condensed contracted compressed compact concise brief weak faint soft quiet slow poor cheap simple easy light thin narrow short smaller