US /ˈlɛsɚ/ UK /ˈlɛsə/
adj noun name Freq #10962

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Smaller in size, amount, or importance, especially when compared with something else.

    He chose the lesser of two evils and accepted the longer route.

  2. 2
    adj

    Less important or significant; minor.

    The lesser officials were not invited to the meeting.

Etymology

From less + -er.

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