less than

phrase

: by no means : not at all

less than honest in his replies

Examples of less than in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The change in leadership comes less than two years after UCLA extended Jarmond’s contract through June 2029. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

The baby, a boy, was declared dead less than a half-hour later, after paramedics had been called and attempted to give the newborn oxygen and chest compressions, the parents said. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

The scenarios matter less than having the decision made before emotion shows up. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

According to police, the stabbings happened less than 30 seconds apart. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for less than

• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman
• flagman