Usage Contextgeneralediting

Note: Use for uncountable amounts in formal writing.

Less

//lɛs//

Word Forms of "less" (4 forms)

Verb
Participle, Pastlessed
Participle, Presentlessing
Pastlessed
Present, Singular, Third-Personlesses

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