lesser

US /ˈles.ɚ/

UK /ˈles.ɚ/

1.

not as great in amount, extent, or significance

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He has a lesser role in the company now.

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The lesser of two evils.

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minor subordinate inferior

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greater superior major

1.

to a smaller extent or degree

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He was lesser known than his brother.

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The impact was lesser than expected.

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less to a lesser degree

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more greater

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the lesser of two evils