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LESS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for LESS?

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Need another word that means the same as “less”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “less” in this overview.

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Less as an Adverb
Definitions of "Less" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Less" as an adverb (3 Words)
Usage Examples of "Less" as an adverb
Associations of "Less" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Less” are: to a smaller extent, not so much, not as much

Less as an Adverb

Definitions of "Less" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “less” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

To a smaller extent; not so much.
Used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs.
Comparative of little.

Synonyms of "Less" as an adverb (3 Words)

not as much	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
not so much	Subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors.
to a smaller extent	On a small scale.

Usage Examples of "Less" as an adverb

Less quickly.
Less expensive.
He listened less to the answer than to Kate's voice.
That this is a positive stereotype makes it no less a stereotype.
Cut out less important material.
Less interesting.

Associations of "Less" (30 Words)

almost	(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. Blues jazz he can play almost* anything.*
bit	The cutting part of a drill usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press. There are 8 bits in a byte.
few	A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a’; a small but indefinite number. Few women have led troops in battle.
handful	A small number or amount. Only a handful* of people were in the pub.*
insignificant	Signifying nothing. An insignificant* sum of money.*
iota	A tiny or scarcely detectable amount. Nothing she said seemed to make an iota* of difference.*
least	Used in names of very small animals and plants e g least shrew. That is the least* of my concerns.*
little	Used in names of animals and plants that are smaller than related kinds e g little grebe. When she was little* she was always getting into scrapes.*
mere	Apart from anything else; without additions or modifications. Questions that cannot be answered by mere* mortals.*
mini	Denoting a miniature version of something. A bouquet of mini* carnations.*
minimal	Characterized by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases. The aircraft suffered minimal* damage.*
minimum	The least possible. Minimum wage.
minor	A minor term or premise. In collee she minored in mathematics.
negligible	So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant. The effect was negligible.
poky	Annoyingly slow. Five of us shared the poky* little room.*
several	(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many. Specialists in their several* fields.*
slight	An insult caused by a failure to show someone proper respect or attention. Watched her slight* figure cross the street.*
slightly	(with reference to a person’s build) in a slender way. Slightly built.
small	A garment size for a small person. At dinner some of the smaller neighbours were invited.
smattering	A small amount of something. Edward had only a smattering* of Welsh.*
some	To some extent quite a lot. We did not meet again for some* years.*
somewhat	To certain extent or degree. His arguments were somewhat* self contradictory.*
soupcon	A slight but appreciable amount.
tapered	Becoming gradually narrower. Trousers with tapered* legs.*
tenuous	Very thin in gauge or diameter. The tenuous* link between interest rates and investment.*
trifle	A cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate. The thousand yen he d paid seemed the merest trifle.
trifling	The deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working. A trifling* matter.*
trivial	Concerned with trivialities. Huge fines were imposed for trivial* offences.*
undersized	Smaller than normal for its kind. The undersized* cubs may not survive the winter.*
wee	(used informally) very small. The wee* hours of the morning.*