Definitions and Examples of less, fewer, reduced
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A smaller amount or quantity than what is expected or desired.
Example
She had less time to complete the task than she thought.
A smaller number of people or things than what is expected or desired.
Example
There were fewer people at the party than we had invited.
Made smaller or less in size, amount, or degree.
Example
The store had a reduced price on all items during the sale.
Key Differences: less vs fewer vs reduced
- 1Less refers to a smaller amount or quantity of something.
- 2Fewer refers to a smaller number of people or things.
- 3Reduced refers to something that has been made smaller or less in size, amount, or degree.
Effective Usage of less, fewer, reduced
- 1Quantify Differences: Use less and fewer to compare amounts or numbers.
- 2Describe Changes: Use reduced to describe something that has been made smaller or less.
- 3Negotiate Deals: Use these antonyms to discuss prices, quantities, and other terms in business negotiations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of additional are less, fewer, and reduced. Use less and fewer to quantify differences, reduced to describe changes, and all three to negotiate deals.