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lesser

/ˈlɛs.ə/

/ˈlɛs.ɚ/

lesser known

Traduzioni

lesseradjective

lesser

Comp.

/ˈlɛs.ə/

/ˈlɛs.ɚ/

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

незначительный

He was given a lesser role in the play.

Ему дали незначительную роль в пьесе.

меньший

The lesser-known artist finally gained recognition.

Менее известный художник наконец получил признание.

Sinonimi

Contrari

lessernoun

lessers

/ˈlɛs.ə/

/ˈlɛs.ɚ/

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

Sinonimi

second-rate

smaller one

lesser one

Definizioni

lesseradjective

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.

lessernoun

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.