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Lesotho Loti
less developed country

Definition

adjective
smaller than, of a smaller size or of a smaller value
ExamplesWe do not grant credit for sums of less than £100. • He sold it for less than he had paid for it.
preposition
minus, with a sum removed
Examplespurchase price less 15 per cent discount • interest less service charges
adverb
not as much

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