lesser

ˈlɛsər
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Adjective

1.

comparison

smaller in size, value, or importance
меньший men'shijменее значительный менее важный
  • The lesser of the two paintings was sold first.Меньшая из двух картин была продана первой.
2.

quantity

not as great in quantity or extent
меньший menʹshijменее значительный
  • He showed lesser interest in the new project.Он проявил меньший интерес к новому проекту.
3.

importance

less important than others of the same type
  • She played a lesser role in the committee's decisions.Она играла менее важную роль в решениях комитета.

Noun

1.

comparison

thing of smaller size or importance
  • In the pair, he chose the lesser.В паре он выбрал меньшую.
2.

hierarchy

person or thing of lower status or importance
  • In the hierarchy, he was considered a lesser..В иерархии его считали низшим.
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Expressions with lesser: examples in English and translations in Russian

меньшее зло
Many considered him the lesser evil compared to the other candidate..
редкий
The lesser spotted woodpecker is increasingly hard to find..
меньшее из двух зол
наименьшее зло
Choosing the lesser of two evils was necessary in the election.
не менее важная персона, чем
сам
The award was presented by no lesser person than the president.
в меньшей степени
менее значительно
She was involved in the project, but to a lesser degree than her colleagues.
в меньшей степени
She was interested in biology, and to a lesser extent, chemistry..

Synonyms and analogies of lesser in English

Examples of lesser in a sentence

  • The lesser-known author gained sudden fame.
  • The lesser amount of rainfall affected the harvest.
  • She received a lesser grade than she expected.
  • He was given a lesser title in the organization.
  • The lesser-known artist gained fame posthumously.
  • He considered the lesser of the two options.
little
ˈlɪtəl
leastless
Adjective
1.

measurement

small in size or amount
  • She has a little dog.У неё маленькая собака.
2.

age

young or younger in age
  • My little brother is five years old.Мой младший брату пять лет.
3.

importance

insignificant or unimportant
  • It's just a little problem.Это всего лишь маленькая проблема.
4.

affection

Rare
endearing or affectionate
Rare
  • Look at that little kitten!Посмотри на этого милого котёнка!
Adverb
1.

measurement

to a small extent or degree
  • She was little interested in the topic.Ей было мало интересно эта тема.
2.

negation

UK
not at all or hardly
UK
совсем не едва edvaпочти не počti ne
  • He little knew what was coming.Он совсем не знал, что его ждет.
Noun
1.

young child

US
child, especially an infant
US
  • The little was sleeping peacefully in the crib.Малыш мирно спал в кроватке.
2.

membership

SlangUS
newly initiated member of a sorority or fraternity
SlangUS
новичок mnovichokновенький mновый член m
  • She became a little in the sorority last semester.В прошлом семестре она стала новичком в сестринстве.

Expressions with little: examples in English and translations in Russian

маленькая птичка
птенчик
I saw a little bird perched on the window sill..
маленькая рыба
небольшая рыба
I caught a little fish in the pond.
кофейная ложка
She stirred her coffee with a little spoon..
маленький дьявол
чертёнок
The statue was a little devil with horns.
ценить мелочи
He believes in celebrating the little things, like finishing a book.
через некоторое время
скоро
The meeting will start in a little while.

Translations of "lesser" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
меньшийadj. - men'shiy

With his back to the wall, he chose the lesser of two evils.

Когда его прижали к стене, он выбрал меньшее из двух зол.

малыйadj. - maly

Grating lesser galangal releases a strong aroma that enhances any dish.

Тертый малый галангал издаёт сильный аромат, который улучшает любое блюдо.

нижеadj. - nizhe

Then you have other kinds of olive oil that are lesser quality.

Существуют и другие виды оливкового масла, качество которых немного ниже.

Adverb
менееadv. - meneye

Mesothelioma symptoms usually map to those of other, lesser serious ailments.

Мезотелиома симптомы обычно отражаются на других, менее серьезных заболеваний.

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lesser: Examples and translations in context

Choosing the boring job was the lesser of two evils for him.

Для него выбор скучной работы был меньшим из двух зол.

Letting the kids watch television was the lesser of two evils today.

Сегодня позволить детям смотреть телевизор было меньшим из двух зол.

Renting the tiny apartment was the lesser of two evils financially speaking.

С финансовой точки зрения снимать крошечную квартиру было меньшим из двух зол.

Marrying him was the lesser of two evils in her family's opinion.

По мнению её семьи, выйти за него казалось меньшим из двух зол.

Taking the night shift seemed the lesser of two evils for her schedule.

Для её графика ночная смена казалась меньшим из двух зол.

Choosing to work overtime was the lesser of two evils compared to losing my job.

Выбор работать сверхурочно был меньшим из двух зол по сравнению с потерей работы.

Using public transport was the lesser of two evils during the fuel crisis.

Во время топливного кризиса пользоваться общественным транспортом было меньшим из двух зол.

Living with roommates was the lesser of two evils than moving back home.

Жить с соседями по квартире было меньшим из двух зол, чем вернуться к родителям.

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