Lesser
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɛsɚ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lesser is an adjective meaning comparative form of little: more little.
Meaning
comparative form of little: more little.
More Meanings
- Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.
- a thing that is of smaller size, value, importance etc.
Example Sentences
lesser panda
lesser yellowlegs
The greater sand hills increasingly do not migrate, but almost all lessers do.
Word Forms
- lessers
Synonyms for lesser
Depending on context, synonyms include little, small.
Antonyms for lesser
Common opposites include greater.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include small, minimum, minimal, inferior, minor, diminished.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.