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What is another word for Lesser? – 136 Lesser Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    smaller minor inferior junior subordinate secondary lower weaker fainter poorer shorter narrower thinner lighter smaller slighter modest humble reduced decreased diminished minuscule petite puny frail feeble insignificant unimportant trivial negligible minor lesser-known second-rate subpar inadequate insufficient deficient imperfect incomplete

    Meaning of Lesser

    The primary meaning of the word "Lesser" is comparative, indicating something or someone that is smaller or lower in amount, degree, or importance.

    Definitions

    • Used to compare two things that are not equal, to describe the one that has a smaller amount or degree of something
    • * Of lower rank or status
    • * Smaller in size, amount, or degree

    Etymology of Lesser

    The word "Lesser" originates from Old English "læssa", which is the comparative form of "læs", meaning "small" or "little"
    It has been used in the English language since the 9th century to compare and describe things that are smaller or of lower degree

    Example Uses

    • The lesser of two evils is often the more acceptable choice
    • * The company has a lesser presence in the international market
    • * The lesser-known artist struggled to gain recognition

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    greater larger major superior senior dominant stronger bigger more increased enhanced amplified magnified intensified augmented elevated higher upper top supreme maximum utmost greatest largest best finest excellent exceptional outstanding

    Related Nouns

    degree amount size quantity extent measure level rank status position grade standard scale hierarchy order classification categorization rating evaluation assessment comparison

    Related Verbs

    compare measure evaluate assess rate rank classify categorize decrease reduce diminish lower minimize lessen contract shrink narrow weaken

    Related Adjectives

    small little minor inferior junior subordinate secondary lower weaker fainter poorer shorter narrower thinner lighter modest humble reduced decreased diminished minuscule petite puny frail feeble insignificant unimportant trivial negligible