no less

nicht weniger, mindestens

Im gleichen oder sogar höheren Maß beziehungsweise in gleicher oder größerer Menge.

In einfachem Englisch: To the same degree or amount, or to a greater one.

• Her work is no less important.
• This road is no less dangerous than the other one.
• They invited no less than fifty guests.

So benutzt man es: no less + adjective + than (The second task is no less difficult than the first.); no less than + amount (The repair cost no less than two hundred pounds.)

Synonyme: at least, equally

Häufige Wendungen: no less important, no less difficult, no less than ten

wohlgemerkt, sage und schreibe

Betont eine zusätzliche Tatsache, die überraschend oder beeindruckend ist.

In einfachem Englisch: Used to emphasize an extra fact that is surprising or impressive.

• She won first prize, no less!
• We were invited by the mayor himself, no less.
• He bought a house with a pool, no less!

Synonyme: even, indeed

Häufige Wendungen: a champion no less, the president no less