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less

The correct spelling is less.

How to pronounce less

/lɛs/
noun

IPA: /lɛs/

Say it like: Les-s

The correct spelling is less. A smaller amount or quantity. For example: "I have less to do today than yesterday."

Usage Examples

I have less to do today than yesterday.

I like him less each time I see him.

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.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A smaller amount or quantity.

verb

  1. 1.To make less; to lessen.

adverb

  1. 1.To a smaller extent or degree.

preposition

  1. 1.Minus; not including

conjunction

  1. 1.Unless

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