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LESS THAN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does less than mean? 

LESS THAN (adverb)
  The adverb LESS THAN has 1 sense:

1. comparing quantity or quality

  Familiarity information: LESS THAN used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


LESS THAN (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Comparing quantity or quality

Synonyms:

less than; to a lesser degree

Context example:

she was less than half her weight after the crash diet

Antonym:

more than (comparing quantity or quality)


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