| less | (adjective) (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree | - |
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| (adjective) (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer | - |
| (adjective) (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality | - |
| lessened | (adjective) impaired by diminution | Synonyms: diminished, vitiated, weakened |
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| (adjective) decreased in severity; made less harsh | - |
| lesser | (adjective) of less size or importance | - |
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| (adjective) smaller in size or amount or value | - |