lesser

adjective

How many syllables in lesser?

There are 2 syllables in the word lesser.

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How to pronounce lesser:

Definition of lesser:

lesser (adjective):: smaller in size or amount or value.; not as great in quantity, size, or worth; of less size, quality, degree, or significance of lower status

Synonyms for lesser:

inferior

junior

less

less important

little

lower

minor

secondary

slighter

small

smaller

subordinate

subsidiary

Antonyms for lesser:

better

bettered

big

bigger

cardinal

causative

central

chief

consequential

considerable

crucial

direct

elder

enormous

essential

eventful

fairer

first

first-class

first-rate

focal

fundamental

grander

great

greater

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