lesser
/ˈlɛsɚ/
adjective
Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.
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Adjective 2 meanings
Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc.
“lesser yellowlegs”
that which is of lesser size, quality, degree, or significance; of lower status, importance, or rank
“The larger Sand Hill Cranes increasingly do not migrate, but almost all lesser ones do.”
Where it comes from
Etymology
From less + -er.
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LESSER at a glance
LESSER has 6 letters and scores 6 points in Scrabble (L 1 + E 1 + S 1 + S 1 + E 1 + R 1) and 7 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,709 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with lesser
All rhymesOne letter away
- LESSEN6
- LESSEE6
- LESSOR6
- LEASER6
- CESSER8
- LESSES6
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