Less

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·noun A smaller portion or quantity.

II. Less ·conj Unless.

III. Less ·noun The inferior, younger, or smaller.

IV. Less ·vt To make less; to Lessen.

V. Less ·adv Not so much; in a smaller or lower degree; as, less bright or loud; less beautiful.

VI. Less ·adj Smaller; not so large or great; not so much; shorter; inferior; as, a less quantity or number; a horse of less size or value; in less time than before.

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