| LESS | (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree |
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| LESS | (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases |
| LESS | (usually preceded by `no)' lower in esteem |
| LESS | (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality |
| LESS | used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs |
| LESS | comparative of little |
| LESS | comparing quantity or quality |
| LESS | not visited by many travelers |
| LESS | a tenant who holds a lease |
| LESS | decrease in size, extent, or range |
| LESS | wear off or die down |
| LESS | make smaller |