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Choose the lesser amount if you need less sugar.
What does Lesser mean?
Lesser means smaller or not as great.
Dictionary definition
Smaller in amount, size, importance, or degree.
Example sentences
Lesser in a sentence
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The second problem was of lesser difficulty.
hard
The article compared the greater and lesser effects of each decision.
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What does lesser mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to lesser?
Smaller is close in meaning to lesser.
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Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for lesser?
Greater contrasts with lesser.
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WordLesser.
Partadjective.
MeaningLesser means smaller or not as great.
ExampleExample: Choose the lesser amount if you need less sugar.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- les · er
- Strongest beat
- les
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on les.
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Synonyms
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greaterlarger or more important
largerbigger in size or amount
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Lesser means smaller or not as great.
Common mix-up
Lesser is not the same as greater. Lesser means lesser means smaller or not as great.
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Read this model sentence: The second problem was of lesser difficulty. Clue words: second, problem, difficulty. Underline clue words that show why lesser fits instead of greater. Now write one new sentence that shows lesser without using the word lesser. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lesser?
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