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lesser

adjective

Smaller in size or amount or value

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
L
Ends with
R
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈlɛsɚ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Smaller in size or amount or value

    “The lesser powers of Europe”

adjective

  1. Of less size or importance

    “The lesser anteater”

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Example Sentences

The lesser powers of Europe
The lesser anteater
The lesser of two evils

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