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less (EN)
adverb, preposition, pronoun

This word can also be a form of:
little (adverb)

adverb “less”

less (more/most)
  1. a smaller amount compared to another
    She spent less then he earned.

preposition “less”

less
  1. minus
    The total cost of the meal was $50, less a $10 discount for early booking.

pronoun “less”

less
  1. a smaller portion or quantity
    Less is sometimes more.