어떤 일의 정도나 양이 더 적게 또는 덜하게.
to a smaller extent or degree; not as much
예문:
"You should try to sleep more and worry less."
"The new model uses less power than the old one."
양이나 정도가 더 적거나 충분하지 않은.
a smaller amount of; not as much
예문:
"There is less milk in the fridge than I thought."
"We have less time to finish the project than expected."
더 적은 양이나 수 또는 그것.
a smaller amount or quantity of something
예문:
"He was willing to settle for less."
"Less than ten people attended the seminar."
어떤 수나 양에서 특정 부분을 뺀.
before subtracting; minus
예문:
"The total is fifty dollars less the member discount."
"The term is six months less one week."
한 성질이라기보다는 다른 성질임을 나타낼 때.
used to say that one description is more accurate than another
예문:
"The performance was less a concert than a theatrical show."
"He was less a leader than a follower."
부정문 뒤에서 앞의 내용보다 더 불가능함을 강조할 때.
used after a negative statement to emphasize that the next thing is even more impossible
예문:
"I can't afford a used car, much less a new one."
"She doesn't like to talk, far less to sing in public."
지위나 중요도가 더 낮은.
of lower rank, importance, or status
예문:
"He was referred to as the less of the two brothers in status."
"The title was given to the less important officials."