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less·er
 lesser
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- pronunciation:
- le
s
 r
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
a comparative of "little."
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| definition 2: |
of a smaller size or lower amount, quality, or degree.
Work of a lesser quality will get a lower grade.The instructor chose a math book of lesser difficulty this year.He is an actor of lesser talent than his brother.- antonyms:
- primary
- similar words:
- inferior, junior, lower, minor, petty, secondary, subordinate, subservient
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| definition 3: |
being the smaller or less significant of two things.
He had to choose between the greater evil and the lesser evil.- similar words:
- junior, lower, minor, secondary, smaller
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| related words: |
junior, minor, side, small |
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