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lesser

/ˈlɛs.ə/

/ˈlɛs.ɚ/

lesser known

lesserприлагательное

lesser

Срав.

/ˈlɛs.ə/

/ˈlɛs.ɚ/

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

Переводы

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.

Определения

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.

Синонимы

Антонимы

lesserсуществительное

lessers

множ.

/ˈlɛs.ə/

/ˈlɛs.ɚ/

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

Определения

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.

Синонимы

second-rate

smaller one

lesser one