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LESSER

(adj., adj.sat, noun)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Lesser.

How to pronounce lesser:

US

Lesser - as an adjective

Of less size or importance

Example: "The lesser anteater"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
greater8

Lesser - as an adjective satellite

Smaller in size or amount or value

Example: "The lesser powers of europe"

Lesser - as a noun

A thing that is of smaller size, value, importance etc.

Example: "The greater sand hills increasingly do not migrate, but almost all lessers do."

Example Sentences

"He was content with the lesser of the two options."
"The lesser of two evils is still an evil."
"She chose the lesser of two dangers."
"We must choose the lesser of two evils."
"He preferred the lesser of the two pains."
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Word Game Points

Is LESSER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lesser is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LESSER has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is LESSER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lesser is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LESSER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is LESSER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lesser is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LESSER has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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