Lesser
Lesser adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.
Shorter
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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To a lesser extent, his ability to make and use a Korean short draw device (used to fire arrows shorter than the draw length of the bow).
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Gyarados too to a lesser extent, but it is partially underwater, making it much shorter than Steelix.
Source: Video Game / Pokémon Ranger -
To a lesser extent, Cody and Noah are both skinner than any of the non-geeky guys, not to mention shorter.
Source: Geek Physiques
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Shorter and Lesser. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lesser/shorter
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