Less - translation, pronunciation and examples
less
a smaller amount or degree
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When to use less
меньше времени
меньше денег
меньше работы
меньше шума
меньше стресса
less usage examples
У меня сегодня вечером меньше домашней работы.
I have less homework tonight.
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used for a smaller amount or degree; matches the base meaning closely
refers to physical size, not quantity or degree
used with countable nouns, not general degree or uncountable amounts
can mean small in size or a small amount, but is broader and less exact than less
usually refers to position, level, rank, price, or temperature, not simply amount
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less synonyms
What's the difference between less / smaller / fewer / little / lower / reduced
used for a smaller amount or degree; matches the base meaning closely
I need less sugar in my tea.
Мне нужно меньше сахара в чае.
refers to physical size, not quantity or degree
This box is smaller than that one.
Эта коробка меньше, чем та.
used with countable nouns, not general degree or uncountable amounts
We have fewer options now.
У нас сейчас меньше вариантов.
can mean small in size or a small amount, but is broader and less exact than less
There is little time left.
Осталось мало времени.
usually refers to position, level, rank, price, or temperature, not simply amount
We need a lower price.
Нам нужна более низкая цена.
describes something that has been made smaller or less, often in a planned or formal way
The company offered reduced prices.
Компания предложила сниженные цены.
more formal and less common; often means smaller or less important
He played a lesser role in the project.
Он сыграл меньшую роль в проекте.
The water level is low.
Уровень воды низкий.
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How to pronounce less and what this word means
less translation: меньше. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce less
/les/
less translation
меньше
less examples
I have less homework tonight.
less transcription
/les/, /lɛs/
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less meaning: what does it mean?
a smaller amount or degree
less pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
less is pronounced as /les/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
less definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I have less homework tonight. Translation: У меня сегодня вечером меньше домашней работы.
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