1. (

• lesser

) of less size or importance; "the lesser anteater"; "the lesser of two evils" ;

2. (

• lesser

) smaller in size or amount or value; "the lesser powers of Europe"; "the lesser anteater" ;

1. (

• less ,
• to_a_lesser_extent

) used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs; "less interesting"; "less expensive"; "less quickly" ;

2. (

• less ,

) comparative of little; "she walks less than she should"; "he works less these days" ;