Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A smaller amount or number of; not as much or as many
Less
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Examples:
I want less water, please.This job takes less time than that one.
Etymology:
from Old English læssa, a comparative form of lȳtel, meaning little, indicating a smaller quantity or degree.
Usage Statistics:
191 mentions per 1 million words 
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