Example Sentences
"3 is less than 7, written as 3 < 7."
"The student checked to see which number was less than the other."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of less than?
Study Tips
To remember less than, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about mathematics.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.