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Less Than

adjective

A comparison showing that one number is smaller than another (symbol: <).

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

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Quick Check

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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.