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less

/lɛs/
Meanings
  • Adjective

    Having less quantity, size, amount, or degree.

    - "He has less experience than his colleague."
    - "The company has less revenue this year compared to last year."
  • Noun

    A programming language for generating stylish, dynamic websites.

    - "I'm learning the Less framework for web development."
    - "Less is a popular choice for front-end developers."
Pronunciation
  1. /lɛs/



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Antonyms

more , plus
Rhymes
Words rhyming with less
dees , teases , pleases , seizes , eases
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Less (English) : Adjective: having less quantity, size, amount, or degree

  2. Less (English) : Noun: a programming language for generating stylish, dynamic websites

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. less

  2. lez

  3. leas

  4. lees

  5. lass

  6. lassie

Variants
List of all variants of less that leads to same result
least , less , lesser , no less , less and less , less than , -less , little , littleness , littlenesses , littler , littlest , less than thrilled , more or less , much less
Forms
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Less (adjective): less, lessen, least, Less (programming language): N/A

Etymology
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Old English 'lēas' meaning 'free, unbounded, exempt'; derived from 'leasan' meaning 'to leave, abandon'.

Trivia
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  1. Less was created by Alexis Sansonne in 2009.

  2. Less can be used to simplify and streamline CSS code.

  3. Less is often used in combination with other technologies like Sass and CSS Grid.

Related Concepts
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  1. Quantifiers: Less is a quantifier used to compare the quantity or amount of two things.

  2. Adjectives: Less is an adjective that describes having a smaller quantity or amount.

  3. Programming languages: Less is a popular open-source CSS preprocessor.

Culture
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Less has been used in literature and art to symbolize humility and modesty. In programming, Less has gained significant cultural importance due to its simplicity and versatility.

How to Memorize "less"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a scale with less weight on one side.
    - Visualize a pie chart with a smaller slice representing 'less'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'less' with the number 'fewer'.
    - Link 'less' to the concept of 'smaller'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lots Easier Small Stuff' to remember 'Less' as an adjective.
    - Create a mental image of a 'Less' programming language logo to remember the programming language.

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