Synonyms for

Les

Verb / les / / leɪ / Another word for les — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Les is not a word in the English language. It is a common abbreviation for various words, such as 'lessons' or 'lesbian'.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

fewer scarcer

Informal

lesser not as much

Literary

wanting lacking

Antonyms

more most many numerous abundant plentiful

Common collocations

  • less than
  • much less
  • all the less
  • if not less
  • no less
  • no less than
  • no less important

Word family

adverb lesser

Usage note

The word 'less' is a determiner, adverb, or preposition. It is often confused with 'fewer', which should be used for countable nouns, while 'less' is used for uncountable nouns.

Example sentences

  1. I have les tomorrow after school.
  2. My mom gives me math les on Tuesdays.
  3. I need to study for my science les.
  4. My favorite les is art class.
  5. I always fall asleep during history les.

Quotes

  • You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore. - William Faulkner
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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