less
Translation
less
Examples
I have less money than you.
I have less money than you.
You should eat less junk food.
You should eat less junk food.
It's less cold today.
It's less cold today.
Grammar Patterns
less + ((uncountable noun)) a smaller amount of (sth.) I have less time today.
less + ((adjective/adverb)) to a smaller degree This is less important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fewer (for countable nouns); Antonyms: more
Etymology
From Old English 'læs' meaning 'smaller, less'.
Memory Tips
Use 'less' for things you can't count (less water), and 'fewer' for things you can count (fewer bottles).