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lesser

UK
/ˈlɛs.ə/
US
/ˈlɛs.ɚ/
lesser known

Переводы

lesserприлагательное
lesser
Срав.
UK
/ˈlɛs.ə/
US
/ˈlɛs.ɚ/
Used almost exclusively attributively (before a noun); seldom, if ever, used predicatively.
He was given a lesser role in the play.
Ему дали незначительную роль в пьесе.
The lesser-known artist finally gained recognition.
Менее известный художник наконец получил признание.
Синонимы
diminished
secondary
subordinate
smaller
reduced
minor
inferior
Антонимы
greater
lesserсуществительное
lessers
множ.
UK
/ˈlɛs.ə/
US
/ˈlɛs.ɚ/
Usually occurs in fixed expressions (e.g., "the lesser of two evils"); countable when pluralized.
Синонимы
second-rate
smaller one
lesser one
junior
underling
subordinate
minor
inferior

Определения

lesserприлагательное
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.
lesserсуществительное
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.
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