lesser — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Antonyms

   greater

   Examples

   lesser panda

   lesser yellowlegs

Adjective

1. that which is of lesser size, quality, degree, or significance; of lower status, importance, or rank

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Related words

   lesslesser of two evilsfewer

   Examples

   The larger Sand Hill Cranes increasingly do not migrate, but almost all lesser ones do.

   Between the two men, he was clearly the lesser one.

Adjective

1. of less size or importance

   Antonyms

   greater

   Examples

   the lesser anteater

   the lesser of two evils

2. smaller in size or amount or value

   Examples

   the lesser powers of Europe

   the lesser anteater