Meaning of less than in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    less than

    Definitions

    1. comparing quantity or quality

    Examples

    • « she was less than half her weight after the crash diet »

    Antonyms

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