‘Less’
is Adjective, Adverb, Preposition, Pronoun.
Synonyms:
A lesser amount of, a
reduced amount of, a smaller amount, a smaller extent, excluding, fewer, in a
lower degree, minus, not as much of, not so much, smaller amount, smaller in
extent.
Sentences:
1. Anne eats less meat and more vegetables.
2. Children, less than one year old, are not allowed.
3. Dennis walks less than he should.
4. Her father was less than helpful.
5. How much did it cost? Less than two dollars.
6. I spend less money than my brother.
7. I will take less sugar in tea.
8. Jack has less time to spend with his family.
9. Jenny earned $40,000 this year, less tax.
10. Mary wears less expensive jeans.
11. Millie’s car will be here in less than an hour.
12. Nick’s story was much less interesting.
13. No less than 10 students attended the party.
14. She is of less importance to me.
15. Suzie talks much less than she used to.
16. The city center was less crowded today.
17. The concert was very short – less than an hour.
18. This shower uses less water.
19. Victor works less these days due to sickness.
20. Write your story in 100 words or less.
21. Zany has got less money than she needs.
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