меньше
less
a smaller amount or degree
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меньше with English translation
меньше usage examples
I have less homework tonight.
У меня сегодня вечером меньше домашней работы.
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меньше synonyms
What's the difference between меньше / меньший / недостаточный / уменьшенный
The most direct and general word for a smaller amount, degree, or size.
I have less time than yesterday.
У меня меньше времени, чем вчера.
Usually used attributively before a noun: 'smaller', 'lesser' in size or degree.
We need a smaller table.
Нам нужен меньший стол.
Emphasizes lack of enough amount or quality to meet a standard or need.
He has insufficient experience for this job.
У него недостаточный опыт для этой работы.
Means 'made smaller'; often describes a reduced result, size, or version.
The store has a reduced-size copy of this building.
В магазине есть уменьшенная копия этого здания.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce меньше and what this word means
меньше translation: less. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce меньше
[ˈmʲenʲʂɨ]
меньше translation
less
меньше examples
I have less homework tonight.
меньше transcription
[ˈmʲenʲʂɨ]
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меньше meaning: what does it mean?
с меньшим количеством или меньшей степенью
меньше pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
меньше is pronounced as [ˈmʲenʲʂɨ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
меньше definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I have less homework tonight. Translation: У меня сегодня вечером меньше домашней работы.
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