less
меньше
a smaller amount or degree
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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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Самое прямое и общее слово для выражения меньшего количества, степени или размера.
I have less time than yesterday.
Обычно используется как определение перед существительным: «более маленький», «нижний по размеру/степени».
We need a smaller table.
Подчеркивает нехватку нормы: чего-то не хватает, этого не хватает для цели или требования.
He has insufficient experience for this job.
Означает «сделанный меньше»; часто описывает результат действия или специальную форму/размер.
The store has a reduced-size copy of this building.
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В чем разница в английском между clean, spotless, immaculate и pristine
Разница между clean, spotless, immaculate и pristine: обычная чистота, отсутствие пятен, безупречность и состояние как новое.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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