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not as great or important as something or someone else
- The team faced a lesser opponent in the first round of the tournament.
- He chose the lesser-known route to avoid traffic during rush hour.
- She accepted a lesser role in the company in exchange for more flexible hours.
- The lesser part of the budget was allocated to marketing compared to research and development.
- Despite his talent, he received lesser recognition compared to his more famous colleagues.
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smaller in amount or value compared to something else
- The company offered a lesser amount of funding to smaller startups.
- He chose the lesser-known restaurant for a more intimate dining experience.
- The lesser expense on entertainment allowed them to save more money.
- He received a lesser promotion compared to his colleague's recent advancement.
- The charity focused on helping those with lesser financial means.