Lesser vs. Least
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Difference Between Lesser and Least
Lesseradjective
of two things, the smaller in size, value, importance etc.
Leastdeterminer
; the smallest amount of [something uncountable].
He earns the least money in his family.Of all the sisters, she has the least patience.can only afford to pay the least of the bills.Lessernoun
a thing that is of smaller size, value, importance etc.
the lesser of two evilsThe greater sand hills increasingly do not migrate, but almost all lessers do.Leastadverb
Used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding -est.
It was the least surprising thing.Lesseradjective
of less size or importance;
the lesser anteaterthe lesser of two evilsLeastadverb
In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others.
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Lesseradjective
smaller in size or amount or value;
the lesser powers of Europethe lesser anteaterLeastnoun
(philosophy) Something of the smallest possible extent; an indivisible unit.
Leastadjective
the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree;
didn't care the least bithe has the least talent of anyoneLeastadjective
minimal in magnitude;
lowest wagesthe least amount of fat allowedthe smallest amountLeastadjective
having or being distinguished by diminutive size;
the least bitternLeastadverb
used to form the superlative;
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