| less than |
in mathematics, being a quantity larger than the quantity that follows. |
| less than or equal to |
in mathematics, being a quantity equal to or smaller than the quantity that follows. |
| less than or equal to sign |
in mathematics, a symbol (≤) indicting that the value before the sign is equal to or smaller than the value after the sign. |
| less than sign |
in mathematics, a symbol (<) indicting that the value before the sign is smaller than the value after the sign. |
| lest |
against a possibility that. [2 definitions] |
| -let |
small or lesser. |
| let |
to allow; permit. [8 definitions] |
| let alone |
much less (used to add to one's statement an element that is highly unlikely given the fact just stated). |
| let bygones be bygones |
to forgive and forget former quarrels. |
| letdown |
a disappointment. [3 definitions] |
| let down |
to fail to satisfy; disappoint. [5 definitions] |
| let go |
to stop holding or holding back (something); set free. [3 definitions] |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| lethargic |
feeling lethargy; without energy. [2 definitions] |
| lethargize |
to make lethargic; bring into a state of lethargy. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| Lethe |
in Greek and Roman mythology, the river in Hades whose water causes loss of memory in those who drink it. [2 definitions] |
| let in |
to allow (someone or something) entry. [3 definitions] |
| let off |
to release (someone), as from punishment; excuse. [3 definitions] |
| let off steam |
(informal) to express pent-up anger or frustration in speech or action. |
| let on |
to reveal or hint at. |