Lesser and Next

Lesser

Lesser adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.

Next and lesser are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Next" instead an adjective "Lesser".

Next

Next adjective - Being the one that comes immediately after another.

Lesser and next are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lesser" instead an adjective "Next".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • For centuries later, Iran was ruled by Arabs and then by a succession of lesser Iranian and Turkish kingdoms until the rise of the next Iranian empire under the Safavids.
  • The harvest was a way to provide balance by destroy the advanced civilizations before the artificial life they created would turn against them, leaving the lesser species to evolve and take their place in the next cycle.
  • Useful Notes / Hinduism This is where Karma comes into play - in accordance with your actions, in your next life you will be born as a lesser or higher being.
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