Less Definition & Meaning
less
- adverb
- used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs; "less interesting"; "less expensive"; "less quickly"
- comparative of little; "she walks less than she should"; "he works less these days"
- adjective
- (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree; "of less importance"; "less time to spend with the family"; "a shower uses less water"; "less than three years old"
- (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality; "no less than perfect"
- (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer; "less than three weeks"; "no less than 50 people attended"; "in 25 words or less"
"Less" in song lyrics
See how less is used in real songs:
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"as what goes up comes down never the less"
1200 Techniques — Karma -
"You got a body that's stickin'; some men die for less"
2 Live Crew — With Your Badself -
"Drinkin' n' smokin' the best, and nothin' less"
2 Live Crew f/ KC, Freak Nasty — 2 Live Party
Words that rhyme with less
Usage tips for "less"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "less" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for less to find words that pair well.