¹lesser

adjective less·er \ˈle-sər\

: of smaller size

: of less strength, quality, or importance

Full Definition of LESSER

comparative of ¹little

: of less size, quality, degree, or significance : of lower status

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First Known Use of LESSER

13th century

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Synonyms: inferior, junior, less, lower, minor, smaller, subordinate

Antonyms: greater, higher, major, [+]more [-]hide, primary, prime, senior, superior, superordinate

Rhymes with LESSER

dresser, guesser, presser, stressor

²lesser

adverb

Definition of LESSER

: less <lesser-known>

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First Known Use of LESSER

1539

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dresser, guesser, presser

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¹lesser

adjective less·er \ˈle-sər\

Definition of LESSER for Kids

: of smaller size or importance <a lesser evil>

²lesser

adverb

Definition of LESSER for Kids

: ²less <lesser-known writers>

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