Difference between Less and Little

What is the difference between Less and Little?

Less as an adverb is to smaller extent while Little as an adverb is not much.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: to smaller extent In lower degree

Part of speech: determiner

Definition: Comparative form of little; smaller, not so great. A smaller number of; fewer.

Part of speech: preposition

Definition: minus; not including

Example sentence: The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Not much.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Small.Very young.Younger.Small in size.

Part of speech: determiner

Definition: Not much, only a little: only a small amount (of).

Example sentence: Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

We hope you now know whether to use Less or Little in your sentence.