Meaning of the word les in English

What does les mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

les

US /lɛs/
UK /lɛs/

Determiner

a smaller amount of; not as much

Example:
I have less money than you.
There's less sugar in this cake.

Pronoun

a smaller amount

Example:
He should eat less.
Can you give me less of that?

Adverb

to a smaller extent; not so much

Example:
He was less enthusiastic than before.
It's less difficult than I thought.

Suffix

without; lacking

Example:
He is a careless person.
The task was effortless.