Definitions
- Referring to something that is smaller or inferior in quality or importance. - Describing a subordinate or less significant person or thing. - Talking about something that is not as great or important as another thing.
- Referring to something that is situated closer to the ground or below another thing. - Describing a decrease in quantity, quality, or value. - Talking about something that is less important or prestigious than another thing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is inferior or less important than something else.
- 2Both can be used to compare two things or people.
- 3Both can be used as adjectives or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Lesser is more commonly used to describe a person or thing that is inferior in quality or importance, while lower is more often used to describe something that is physically situated below or has decreased in quantity, quality, or value.
- 2Position: Lower specifically refers to something that is situated below another thing, while lesser does not have this connotation.
- 3Degree: Lower implies a decrease in quantity, quality, or value, while lesser implies a lower level of importance or significance.
- 4Formality: Lower is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as business or academic writing, while lesser is more informal and conversational.
Remember this!
Lesser and lower are synonyms that both describe something that is inferior or less important than something else. However, lesser is more commonly used to describe a person or thing that is inferior in quality or importance, while lower is more often used to describe something that is physically situated below or has decreased in quantity, quality, or value.
