less
adjective / adverb / pronounUK /les/
US /les/
Smaller in amount or number.
I have less time today than yesterday.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Not as much; to a smaller degree.
She talks less than she used to.
3. Without something (used with nouns).
He came to the party less his brother.
4. A smaller amount or quantity.
I ate less than I wanted.