adj. A comparative of little. 1. Smaller in amount, value, or importance, especially in a comparison between two things: chose the lesser evil. 2. Of a smaller size than other, similar forms: the lesser anteater. adv. A comparative of little. Less. Used before a participle: a lesser-known writer. n. One that is lower in importance, rank, magnitude, or degree: the lesser of two evils. [Middle English, from lesse, less; see LESS.] |
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