lesser

• Wird verwendet, um etwas zu beschreiben, das im Vergleich zu etwas anderem kleiner, weniger bedeutend oder von geringerem Rang ist.

Used to describe something that is smaller in size, amount, or importance compared to something else.

1. Smaller in size or importanceB2formal

   Not as great in size, amount, or significance as something else.

   Geringer

   • He was charged with a lesser crime.
   • The lesser of two evils is often chosen.
   • She focused on the lesser details of the project.

   Synonymeinferiorlowerminorreducedsecondarysubordinate

   Antonymemajorsuperior

2. Smaller in amount or valueB2formal

   Having a smaller quantity or monetary worth compared to another.

   geringer

   • They paid a lesser amount for the used car.
   • The lesser value of the property was due to its location.
   • He received a lesser share of the inheritance.

   Synonymeinferiorlowerminorreduced

   Antonymemoresuperior