HyperDic: lesser

English > 2 senses of the word lesser:
ADJECTIVEalllesserof less size or importance
alllessersmaller in size or amount or value
lesser > pronunciation
Soundsleh'ser
RhymesAcer ... Wurlitzer: 99 rhymes with ser...
English > lesser: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf less size or importance.
Examples
  • "the lesser anteater"
  • "the lesser of two evils"
OppositegreaterGreater in size or importance or degree
Spanishinferior, menor
Catalanmenor
English > lesser: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningsmaller in size or amount or value.
Examples
  • "the lesser powers of Europe"
  • "the lesser anteater"
Broadersmall, littleLimited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
Spanishmenor
Catalanmenor

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