Meanings
To a smaller degree or extent; not as much.
چھوٹے درجے یا حد تک؛ اتنا نہیں۔
کم
kam
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- less than
- less important
- less frequent
Example Sentences
I have less money than I did last month.
میرے پاس پچھلے مہینے کی بہ نسبت کم پیسے ہیں۔
Mere paas pichhle maheene ki bah nasbat kam paise hain.
She is less interested in sports than in art.
وہ کھیلوں میں آرٹ کی نسبت کم دلچسپی رکھتی ہے۔
Woh khelon mein art ki nasbat kam dilchaspi rakhti hai.
We need to consume less sugar for better health.
ہمیں صحت کی بہتری کے لیے کم شوگر استعمال کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔
Humein sehat ki behtari ke liye kam sugar istemal karne ki zarurat hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'less' as the smallest part of a pie.
Imagine a pie cut into large and small pieces, with a focus on the smaller ones.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کام چھوٹا ہو تو وقت نہیں لگتا۔
Kaam chhota ho to waqt nahi lagta.
A small task doesn’t take much time.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lǣs" — smaller in amount or degree
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'less' has been used since the early Old English period, deriving from 'lǣs' which means 'smaller.' It has maintained its form and meaning through the centuries.