(1):
(v. t.) To make less; to lessen.
(2):
(n.) The inferior, younger, or smaller.
(3):
(a.) Smaller; not so large or great; not so much; shorter; inferior; as, a less quantity or number; a horse of less size or value; in less time than before.
(4):
(adv.) Not so much; in a smaller or lower degree; as, less bright or loud; less beautiful.
(5):
(n.) A smaller portion or quantity.
(6):
(conj.) Unless.