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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈlɛsɚ

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”

In context

Example Sentences

the lesser powers of Europe
the lesser anteater
the lesser of two evils

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