Less
Adjective, Adverb
UK
/les/
US
/les/
Definition
(adj/adv) : Used to show a smaller amount or reduced level.
Example
"(adj) : I have less time today."
"(adj) : She used less sugar in her tea to make it healthier and not too sweet."
"(adv) : He feels less tired now because he rested for a while."
Explanation
Less means a smaller amount of something. For example, she drank less water today. It also means not as much / not to the same degree, especially when comparing things, like this task takes less time, or this is less expensive than that one. Less is used with uncountable things like less water, less time, less money, or less noise. It can also show a lower level or degree, such as less stress or less heat.