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lesser

/ˈlɛs.ə/

/ˈlɛs.ɚ/

lesser known

lesseradjective

lesser

Comp.

/ˈlɛs.ə/

/ˈlɛs.ɚ/

Used almost exclusively attributively (before a noun); seldom, if ever, used predicatively.

Translations

moindre

The lesser amount of sugar in the recipe made the cake less sweet.

La moindre quantité de sucre dans la recette a rendu le gâteau moins sucré.

Additional translations

inférieurSurtout pour le rang, l'importance, la qualité ou la valeur.

plus petitSurtout pour la taille ou la quantité.

Definitions

Of smaller size, amount, or degree.

The lesser amount of sugar in the recipe made the cake less sweet.

Of lower rank or importance.

He was considered a lesser official in the government hierarchy.

Inferior in quality or value.

The lesser-known brand was cheaper but not as durable.

Synonyms

Antonyms

lessernoun

lessers

/ˈlɛs.ə/

/ˈlɛs.ɚ/

Usually occurs in fixed expressions (e.g., "the lesser of two evils"); countable when pluralized.

Translations

moindreS'emploie surtout dans des comparatifs et des expressions figées comme « the lesser of two evils ».

Many voters chose what they considered the lesser of two evils.

De nombreux électeurs ont choisi ce qu'ils considéraient comme le moindre mal.

Definitions

Someone or something that is smaller, weaker, or of lower importance, especially in comparisons involving two alternatives.

Many voters chose what they considered the lesser of two evils.

Synonyms

second-rate

smaller one

lesser one