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zhern
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Comparatives
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Can I use "lesser" as a comparative form?
less- lesser than...
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28 Sep 2010
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yanogator
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No, "less" is the comparative form, and "the least" the superlative.
Lesser means smaller, and is most commonly used in the phrase "to a lesser extent".
Bruce |
28 Sep 2010
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colibrita
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Interesting question. I had a look in the dictionary - As a comparative adverb it �s sometimes used before a participle, for example, a lesser-known writer.
As Bruce says it can be used to mean smaller. In fact it �s often used in nature - the lesser spotted woodpecker, apparently there �s a lesser anteater.
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28 Sep 2010
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zhern
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Thanks all of you for your help, hugs from Costa Rica! |
29 Sep 2010
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