lesser
beginnerA2/ˈlɛsər/ · less-er
of a smaller size, amount, or importance compared to something else
Meanings
of a smaller size, amount, or importance compared to something else
کسی دوسری چیز کے مقابلے میں چھوٹے حجم، مقدار، یا اہمیت کا ہونا
کم
kam
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- lesser degree
- lesser importance
- lesser-known
Example Sentences
He holds a lesser position in the company compared to his colleagues.
وہ اپنی ساتھیوں کے مقابلے میں کمپنی میں ایک کم درجے کی حیثیت رکھتا ہے.
Woh apni saathiyon ke muqable mein company mein ek kam darjay ki haisiyat rakhta hai.
In the lesser-known movies, the acting is often more genuine.
کم معروف فلموں میں، اداکاری اکثر زیادہ حقیقی ہوتی ہے.
Kam ma'roof filmoun mein, adakari aksar zyada haqeeqi hoti hai.
It is better to take a lesser risk than to lose everything.
سب کچھ کھونے سے کم خطرہ لینا بہتر ہے.
Sab kuch khone se kam khatra lena behtar hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of lesser as the 'less' in size or importance.
Imagine a small hill compared to a large mountain, emphasizing the size difference.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہنر بڑا، کم تماشا
Hunar bara, kam tamasha
Skill is great, less show.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lǣssa" — smaller, lesser
First known use: 11th century
The term has evolved from Old English and has been used in English literature for centuries to indicate a comparative degree of size or importance.