less

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

less (lĕs)adj. A comparative of little.
1. Not as great in amount or quantity:
had less time to spend with the family.
2. Lower in importance, esteem, or rank:
no less a person than the ambassador.
3. Consisting of a smaller number. See Usage Note at few.prep.
With the deduction of; minus:
Five less two is three.adv. Comparative of little.
To a smaller extent, degree, or frequency:
less happy; less expensive.n.
1. A smaller amount:
She received less than she asked for.
2. Something not as important as something else:
People have been punished for less.Idioms:less than
Not at all:
He had a less than favorable view of the matter.much/still less
Certainly not:
I'm not blaming anyone, much less you. [Middle English lesse, from Old English lǣssa(adj.), and lǣs(adv.); See leis-² in Indo-European Roots.]

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  less(a), to a lesser extent
• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  more(a), more than, more, to a greater extent