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   lesser

   /ˈlɛsə/

   adjective

   • 1. not so great or important as the other or the rest: "he was convicted of a lesser assault charge" Similar less importantminorsecondarysubsidiarymarginalancillaryauxiliarysupplementarysupplementalperipheralinferiorslighterinsignificantunimportantpettylowerlower-levellower-gradesecond-rateOpposite greaterprimary
   • ▪ lower in rank or quality: "you're looking down your nose at us lesser mortals" Similar subordinateminorinferiorsecond-classsubservientlowlyhumbleservilemenialmeanjuniorOpposite superior
   • ▪ used in names of animals and plants which are smaller than similar kinds, e.g. lesser spotted woodpecker, lesser celandine.

   Word Origin Middle English: a double comparative, from less + -er2.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › to a greaterto a greater or lesser degree / extent - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 7, 2024 · The meaning of TO A GREATER OR LESSER DEGREE/EXTENT is to some degree/extent. How to use to a greater or lesser degree/extent in a sentence.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › to a lesserTo a lesser degree Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 11, 2024 · used to describe the effect or importance of something in relation to something else. This new tax affects the middle class and, to a lesser extent/degree, the rich. Examples of to a greater/lesser degree/extent in a Sentence.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Classifications_of_fairiesClassifications of fairies - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Classifications of fairies. Fairies, particularly those of Irish, English, Scottish and Welsh folklore, have been classified in a variety of ways. Classifications – which most often come from scholarly analysis, and may not always accurately reflect local traditions – typically focus on behavior or physical characteristics.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RapeRape - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Rape is a type of sexual assault involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a person without their consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority, or against a person who is incapable of giving valid consent, such as one who is unconscious, incapacitated, has an ...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rhea_(bird)Rhea (bird) - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The lesser rhea is smaller, with a height of 100 cm (39 in). Their wings are large for a flightless bird (250 cm (8.2 ft)) and are spread while running, to act like sails. Unlike most birds, rheas have only three toes. Their tarsus has 18 to 22 horizontal plates on the front of it.

7. www.britannica.com › place › Lesser-AntillesLesser Antilles | Maps, Facts, & Geography | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Lesser Antilles, long arc of small islands in the Caribbean Sea extending in a north-south direction from the Virgin Islands to Grenada. The main island groups include the Windward and Leeward Islands; these names reflect the importance to the region of the prevailing easterly trade winds.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › greaterGreater - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · adjective. greater in size or importance or degree. “for the greater good of the community”. “the greater Antilles”. see more. see less. antonyms: lesser. of less size or importance.