DICTOMETER

LESSER

1. Synonyms:
   • Lesser
   Definitions:
   • of less size or importance
   Examples:
   • The lesser anteater
   • The lesser of two evils
   Antonyms:
   • GREATER
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Lesser
   Definitions:
   • smaller in size or amount or value
   Examples:
   • The lesser powers of Europe
   • The lesser anteater
   Antonyms:
   • Large
   • Big
   • Large
   • Big
   
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Less
   Definitions:
   • (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
   Examples:
   • Of less importance
   • Less time to spend with the family
   • A shower uses less water
   • Less than three years old
   Antonyms:
   • S(PRENOMINAL)
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Less
   Definitions:
   • (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality
   Examples:
   • No less than perfect
   Antonyms:
   • Superior
   
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Less
   Definitions:
   • (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
   Examples:
   • Less than three weeks
   • No less than 50 people attended
   • In 25 words or less
   Antonyms:
   • More