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no less

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌnoʊ ˈlɛs/ · UK /ˌnəʊ ˈles/

no less means: To the same degree or amount, or to a greater one.

adverb

EQUALLYB2

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.

How to use it: 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.)

Similar words: at least, equally

Common phrases: no less important, no less difficult, no less than ten

ADDED SURPRISEC1

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!

Similar words: even, indeed

Common phrases: a champion no less, the president no less

Questions about no less

What does no less mean?

To the same degree or amount, or to a greater one.

What is no less in other languages?

Türkçe: daha az değil · Español: no menos · Français: pas moins · Deutsch: nicht weniger · Italiano: non meno · 日本語: 劣らず

How do you pronounce no less?

In American English /ˌnoʊ ˈlɛs/; in British English /ˌnəʊ ˈles/.

How do you use no less in a sentence?

Her work is no less important. This road is no less dangerous than the other one.

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