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Fewer

Fewer adjective - (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of.
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Lesser and fewer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lesser" instead an adjective "Fewer".

Lesser

Lesser adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.
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Fewer and lesser are semantically related. You can use "Fewer" instead an adjective "Lesser".

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  • Eternal Darkness: To a lesser extent, as it uses a similar system — combination — but has fewer runes.
    Source: Exponential Potential
  • To a lesser extent, this applies to any character with an unusually short (re: around 3 characters or fewer) name.
    Source: Interface Spoiler
  • Video Game / Bionic Commando Additionally, the helicopters in the International version are lesser in number, drop fewer bombs, and will eventually stop chasing you if you avoid them for long enough.
    Source: Video Game / Bionic Commando
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