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:
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I have less money than you.
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There's less sugar in this cake.
Pronoun
a smaller amount
Example:
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He should eat less.
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Can you give me less of that?
Adverb
to a smaller extent; not so much
Example:
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He was less enthusiastic than before.
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It's less difficult than I thought.
Suffix
without; lacking
Example:
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He is a careless person.
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The task was effortless.