less

/lɛs/

determiner

mniej

/mɲɛj/· przysłówek

Definition

A smaller amount of something; not as much. Used with uncountable nouns.

Examples

I have less time than I thought to finish this project.

Mam mniej czasu, niż myślałem, na ukończenie tego projektu.

There is less sugar in this cake, making it healthier.

W tym cieście jest mniej cukru, co czyni je zdrowszym.

Synonyms

smaller amountnot as much

Collocations

less timeless moneyless important

adverb

mniej

/mɲɛj/· przysłówek

Definition

To a smaller extent or degree; not so much.

Examples

He works less now than he used to, enjoying his retirement.

Pracuje teraz mniej niż kiedyś, ciesząc się emeryturą.

She was less enthusiastic about the idea after hearing the details.

Była mniej entuzjastycznie nastawiona do pomysłu po usłyszeniu szczegółów.

Synonyms

not soto a lesser degree

Collocations

more or lessless oftenless likely

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