Lesser and Second

Lesser

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

Second is a synonym for lesser in subordinate topic. In some cases you can use "Second" instead an adjective "Lesser".

Second

Second adjective - Coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude.

Lesser is a synonym for second in inferior topic. You can use "Lesser" instead an adjective "Second", if it concerns topics such as subordinate, secondary, next.

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