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lesser
[ les-er ]
/ ˈlɛs ər /
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adjective, a comparative of little, with least as superlative.
smaller, as in size or importance; inferior: a lesser evil.
adverb, a comparative of little, with least as superlative.
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British Dictionary definitions for lesser
lesser
/ (ˈlɛsə) /
adjective
not as great in quantity, size, or worth
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