No less
adverb
No less than, meaning no fewer or not smaller than.
He had lived in no less than ten different houses by the time he was ten.

adverb
Used for saying that something is great or surprising.
She was wearing a huge diamond ring, no less.

Usage tips
Surprise
adverb
Used for giving emphasis, showing how important or good something is.
He was praised by no less a person than the President himself.

Usage tips
Approval
adverb
No less than, meaning no fewer or not smaller than.
He had lived in no less than ten different houses by the time he was ten.

adverb
Used for saying that something is great or surprising.
She was wearing a huge diamond ring, no less.

Usage tips
Surprise
adverb
Used for giving emphasis, showing how important or good something is.
He was praised by no less a person than the President himself.

Usage tips
Approval
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Expressing Large Quantities
Use 'no less' to stress a surprisingly large amount or high number of something.

She has received no less than five awards for her work.
Stressing Sufficiency
'No less than' is often used to indicate that the amount or number is sufficient or more than expected.

No less than a hundred people showed up to the event.
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