adj.
1.(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
2.(usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
3.(usually preceded by `no') lower in esteem
4.(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer less adv.
1.used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
2.comparative of little
Idiom of the Day
keep up an act
to act in a way that is different from one's natural behavior
The woman is trying to keep up an act even though she has almost no money.