less
меньше
a smaller amount or degree
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less with Russian translation
less usage examples
I have less homework tonight.
У меня сегодня вечером меньше домашней работы.
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less belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
less synonyms
Related words worth learning together
меньше по размеру; более маленький
This box is smaller than that one.
меньше; меньший по количеству (для исчисляемых)
We have fewer options now.
There is little time left.
ниже; более низкий; меньше по уровню
We need a lower price.
уменьшенный; сокращённый
The company offered reduced prices.
меньший; менее значительный
He played a lesser role in the project.
The water level is low.
What’s the difference
How is less different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
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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Questions about this word
What does less mean?
a smaller amount or degree
How do you pronounce less?
less is pronounced as /les/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is less used in a sentence?
I have less homework tonight. Translation: У меня сегодня вечером меньше домашней работы.
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