What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “greater”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “greater”

The antonyms of greater are lesser, smaller, and less important. These antonyms describe a decrease in size, importance, or degree.

Explore all Antonyms of “greater”

• lesser
• smaller
• narrower
• less important
• less significant

Definitions and Examples of lesser, smaller, less important

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

lesser

Smaller in size, amount, or degree than someone or something else.

Example

The company's profits were lesser this year compared to the previous year.

smaller

Less in size, amount, or degree than someone or something else.

Example

The new apartment was smaller than their previous one.

less important

Not as significant or valuable as someone or something else.

Example

The company's social media presence is less important than its website.

Key Differences: lesser vs smaller vs less important

• 1. Lesser and smaller both describe a decrease in size, amount, or degree, but lesser is often used to compare two things of the same kind, while smaller can be used to compare things of different kinds.
• 2. Less important describes a decrease in significance or value, which is different from a decrease in size or degree.

Effective Usage of lesser, smaller, less important

• 1. Comparisons: Use lesser and smaller to compare two things of the same kind.
• 2. Degrees of Importance: Use less important to describe something that is not as significant or valuable as something else.
• 3. Measurement: Use smaller to describe a decrease in size or amount.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of greater are lesser, smaller, and less important. Use lesser and smaller to describe a decrease in size, amount, or degree, and use less important to describe a decrease in significance or value. These words can be used in comparisons, to describe degrees of importance, or to measure size or amount.