Less

Pronunciation:lɛs

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adverb

To a smaller degree or extent; not as much.

更小的程度或范围；不那么多。

I used to eat 5 donuts a day, but now I eat less, mostly because my doctor says I shouldn't use donuts as a vegetable.
With the new 'no talking' policy in meetings, there's less confusion—and more awkward silences!
After a week of working from home, I've realized I can get dressed for work in less than 10 seconds, as long as I wear pajamas!

Often used in comparisons or to indicate a decrease in amount, commonly used in both spoken and written English.

adjective

A comparative form of little; a smaller amount or number of something.

little的比较形式；某物的数量或数字较小。

The less you eat from the buffet, the more room you have for dessert—science proves it!
I have less cash now that I've bought the latest phone; I guess I’ll just have to sell my kidney!
There are less people at the park today because everyone's glued to their phones watching cat videos—priorities!

Used to indicate a smaller amount in comparison to another quantity, and is often used in everyday conversations.

pronoun

Used in an expression that refers to something that is smaller in quantity, amount, or degree.

用于一个表达，指的是数量、量或程度较小的东西。

In my opinion, less is more—unless we're talking about pizza toppings!
When choosing a movie, I like to see less drama and more penguins—unless the penguins cause drama, of course!
My bank account has less money than I thought, which is a shocker because I thought I was a financial guru!

Commonly used in various contexts, including discussions about spending, quantity, and personal preferences.