less
English → English
pron
(determiner) A smaller amount or quantity of something; not as much.
I try to eat less sugar than I did last year.
(English) I try to eat less sugar than I did last year.
The new model uses 15% less energy than the previous version.
(English) The new model uses 15% less energy than the previous version.
prep
(preposition) (mathematics) Minus; subtracted from.
Twelve less five equals seven. (12 - 5 = 7)
(English) Twelve less five equals seven. (12 - 5 = 7)
In the equation, the variable 'x' is defined as the total less the fixed cost.
(English) In the equation, the variable 'x' is defined as the total less the fixed cost.
Entry ID: en:en:less · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary