lesser vs small

small vs lesser

lesser is not a noun while small is a noun.

lesser and small both are adjectives.

lesser is not an adverb while small is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lesser	No	Yes	No	No
small	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

lesser (noun)	small (noun)
	a garment size for a small person
	the slender part of the back

lesser (adjective)	small (adjective)
of less size or importance	limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
smaller in size or amount or value	made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
	have fine or very small constituent particles
	low or inferior in station or quality
	relatively moderate, limited, or small
	slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope
	lowercase
	not large but sufficient in size or amount
	(of a voice) faint
	(of children and animals) young, immature

lesser (adverb)	small (adverb)
	on a small scale

Difference between lesser and small

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