Less
/lɛs/
Less is an adverb, preposition and noun with 3 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adverb
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To a smaller extent or degree.
“I like him less each time I see him.”
preposition
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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.”
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