Synonyms: less
Definition: (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
Usage: less than three weeks; no less than 50 people attended; in 25 words or less
Similar words: fewer
Definition: (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
Usage: fewer birds came this year; the birds are fewer this year; fewer trains were late
Synonyms: less
Definition: (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
Usage: no less than perfect
Similar words: inferior
Definition: of low or inferior quality