lesser
/ˈlɛsər/
adjective
- Smaller in size, amount, or importance compared to something else.
- The lesser hills surround the main mountain peak.
- We decided to focus on the greater issues and ignore the lesser ones.
- He was found guilty of a lesser charge of theft.
adverb
- To a smaller degree; not as much.
- She was lesser known than her famous sister.
- Of the two options, this one is lesser used.
- The lesser traveled road turned out to be more scenic.