English · Adjectives
less
/lɛs/
[/lɛs/]
comparative of little
Beginneradjective
Definition
Irregular comparative of 'little'. Used to mean a smaller amount of something.
Example
I have less money than you.
I have less money than you.
Etymology
From Old English 'læssa', an irregular comparative of 'little'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with uncountable nouns; 'fewer' is used with countable nouns.