Less बनाम Lesser: क्या अंतर है?
less amount और lesser quality का फॉर्मूला अपनाओ।
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'less' for smaller amounts of uncountable things and 'lesser' for things that are lower in quality, importance, or status.
- Use 'less' for uncountable nouns like water or time: 'I have less time today.'
- Use 'lesser' as an adjective meaning 'not as great': 'He is a lesser known actor.'
- Use 'less' as an adverb to modify adjectives: 'This car is less expensive.'
Overview
Less और Lesser इसी श्रेणी में आते हैं। हिंदी भाषी होने के नाते, हम अक्सर 'कम' के लिए सिर्फ एक ही शब्द का इस्तेमाल करने के आदी हैं, लेकिन English में यह इतना सरल नहीं है।less का प्रयोग मुख्य रूप से मात्रा या डिग्री को मापने के लिए होता है, जबकि lesser का उपयोग किसी चीज़ के स्तर, महत्व या गुणवत्ता को कम बताने के लिए किया जाता है।lesser का प्रयोग यहाँ व्याकरण के हिसाब से गलत है। यह पाठ आपको इन दोनों के बीच के सूक्ष्म अंतर को समझने में मदद करेगा, ताकि आप अपनी बात को ज़्यादा सटीकता और आत्मविश्वास के साथ कह सकें।Less और Lesser के बीच का मुख्य अंतर उनके व्याकरणिक कार्यों (grammatical roles) में है।Less का उपयोग:Less शब्द little का comparative form है। यह एक Determiner, Adverb, और Pronoun की तरह काम कर सकता है। इसका मुख्य काम 'मात्रा' (quantity) को कम करना है।- 1Determiner के रूप में: यह 'uncountable nouns' के साथ आता है। जैसे:
less time,less sugar,less water। - 2Adverb के रूप में: यह किसी विशेषण (adjective) की तीव्रता को कम करता है। जैसे:
less interesting,less expensive। - 3Pronoun के रूप में: जब संज्ञा (noun) पहले से स्पष्ट हो, तो हम बस
lessकह देते हैं। जैसे: 'I wanted more, but I got less.'
Lesser का उपयोग:Lesser सिर्फ एक Adjective है। इसका काम मात्रा बताना नहीं, बल्कि 'दर्जा' (rank) या 'महत्व' (importance) बताना है। यह बताता है कि कोई चीज़ दूसरी चीज़ की तुलना में कम महत्वपूर्ण या कम दर्जे की है। जैसे: lesser evil (दो बुराइयों में जो कम बुरी हो), lesser-known actor (कम प्रसिद्ध अभिनेता)।Less का उपयोग तब करें जब आप यह कहना चाहते हैं कि कोई चीज़ 'मात्रा' में कम है। जैसे: 'आज बाज़ार में भीड़ कम है' -> There is less crowd today (यहाँ crowd को एक मास नाउन की तरह देख रहे हैं)। या जब आप किसी चीज़ की तीव्रता कम करना चाहते हैं, जैसे: 'यह फिल्म उतनी मज़ेदार नहीं है' -> This movie is less entertaining.Lesser का उपयोग तब करें जब आप दो चीज़ों की तुलना करके यह बता रहे हों कि एक का महत्व दूसरे से कम है। जैसे: 'वह एक छोटे पद पर काम करता है' -> He holds a lesser position। या फिर प्रसिद्ध मुहावरे में: The lesser of two evils (दो बुराइयों में कम बुरी)।- 1
LessvsFewerका भ्रम: हिंदी भाषी अक्सर 'less' का उपयोग 'countable nouns' के साथ करते हैं। जैसे: 'I have less books'. यह गलत है क्योंकि किताबें गिनी जा सकती हैं। यहाँfewerआना चाहिए। इसका कारण यह है कि हिंदी में 'कम' सब जगह चलता है, पर English में countable और uncountable का फर्क बहुत सख्त है। - 2
Lesserका मात्रा के लिए उपयोग: कई बार लोग 'I have lesser water' बोल देते हैं। यह गलत है क्योंकिlesserका मतलब 'कम मात्रा' नहीं होता। यह एक 'hyper-correction' है जहाँ लोग शब्द को भारी बनाने के चक्कर में गलत प्रयोग कर देते हैं। - 3अनौपचारिक बातचीत में
Lesserका अत्यधिक उपयोग:Lesserथोड़ा औपचारिक (formal) शब्द है। रोज़ाना की बातचीत (जैसे ऑटो वाले से या चाय की दुकान पर) में इसका उपयोग करने से आपकी भाषा बनावटी लग सकती है। साधारण बातचीत में 'less important' या 'not as good' कहना ज़्यादा नेचुरल लगता है।
- 1क्या मैं 'lesser time' कह सकता हूँ?
Lesser का उपयोग सिर्फ गुणवत्ता के लिए करें।- 1क्या 'less people' बोलना गलत है?
- 1
Lesserका सबसे अच्छा उदाहरण क्या है?
lesser के उपयोग को समझने का सबसे आसान तरीका है।Comparatives of 'Little'
| Base Form | Comparative (Quantity) | Comparative (Quality/Rank) | Superlative |
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Little
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Less
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Lesser
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Least
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Meanings
Both words are comparatives of 'little,' but 'less' usually refers to quantity or degree, while 'lesser' refers to quality, value, or importance.
Quantity (Determiner)
A smaller amount of something uncountable.
“We need less noise in the library.”
“There is less sugar in this soda.”
Degree (Adverb)
To a smaller extent or degree.
“This task is less difficult than the last one.”
“I am less worried now.”
Quality/Importance (Adjective)
Not as great in size, quality, or significance.
“The lesser of two evils.”
“A lesser degree of certainty.”
Reference Table
| फीचर | Less | Lesser |
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पार्ट ऑफ स्पीच
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Determiner, Adverb, Pronoun
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Adjective
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मुख्य मतलब
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कम मात्रा या डिग्री
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कम अहमियत, क्वालिटी या रैंक
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किसके साथ
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Uncountable nouns (time, stress)
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Nouns (a lesser evil, a lesser artist)
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उल्टा शब्द
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More
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Greater
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उदाहरण
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I need to spend `less` money.
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This is a `lesser` issue for us.
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आम मुहावरा
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`less` than zero
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`the lesser` of two evils
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औपचारिकता का स्तर
The individual possesses a lesser amount of capital. (financial status)
He has less money. (financial status)
He's got less cash. (financial status)
He's short on dough. (financial status)
'Less' vs. 'Lesser' का नक्शा
Less
- मात्रा (Quantity) How much
- अनकाउंटेबल time, water
- उल्टा: More
Lesser
- क्वालिटी / अहमियत How good / significant
- एडजेक्टिव a lesser evil
- उल्टा: Greater
एक नज़र में 'Less' और 'Lesser'
मैं कौन सा शब्द इस्तेमाल करूँ?
क्या तुम ऐसी मात्रा की बात कर रहे हो जिसे गिना नहीं जा सकता?
क्या तुम कम क्वालिटी, अहमियत या रैंक की बात कर रहे हो?
इस्तेमाल के तरीके
'Less' इनके लिए...
- • Time
- • Money
- • Traffic
- • Enthusiasm
- • Noise
'Lesser' इनके लिए...
- • Evils
- • Known artists
- • Priorities
- • Quality
- • Roles
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
I drink less coffee now.
I drink less coffee now.
Please give me less rice.
Please give me less rice.
It is less hot today.
It is less hot today.
I have less money than you.
I have less money than you.
This movie is less funny than the first one.
This movie is less funny than the first one.
We have less homework this week.
We have less homework this week.
He is less tall than his father.
He is less tall than his father.
There is less water in the bottle.
There is less water in the bottle.
I chose the lesser of two evils.
I chose the lesser of two evils.
The new model is less efficient than expected.
The new model is less efficient than expected.
He is a lesser known author in this country.
He is a lesser known author in this country.
You should spend less time on your phone.
You should spend less time on your phone.
The impact was of a lesser magnitude than predicted.
The impact was of a lesser magnitude than predicted.
She was no less surprised than I was.
She was no less surprised than I was.
A lesser man would have given up by now.
A lesser man would have given up by now.
The project requires less effort but more focus.
The project requires less effort but more focus.
The defendant pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
The defendant pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
The poem explores the lesser-traveled paths of the mind.
The poem explores the lesser-traveled paths of the mind.
He is a lesser light in the world of physics.
He is a lesser light in the world of physics.
The results were less than satisfactory.
The results were less than satisfactory.
To suggest otherwise would be to do him a lesser service.
To suggest otherwise would be to do him a lesser service.
The lesser-spotted eagle is a rare sight in these parts.
The lesser-spotted eagle is a rare sight in these parts.
It was a conflict of lesser importance in the grand scheme of the war.
It was a conflict of lesser importance in the grand scheme of the war.
The nuances are less easily discerned by the untrained eye.
The nuances are less easily discerned by the untrained eye.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Learners often use 'less' for everything because it's easier.
Both can describe quality or position.
Both describe size, but 'lesser' is more about importance.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
I have lesser water.
I have less water.
He is lesser happy.
He is less happy.
Less people came.
Fewer people came.
I want more lesser.
I want less.
This is a less crime.
This is a lesser crime.
I have lesser time.
I have less time.
It is lesser expensive.
It is less expensive.
The lesser of two amounts.
The smaller of two amounts.
He is a less known actor.
He is a lesser-known actor.
I feel lesser tired.
I feel less tired.
The lesser quantity of the two.
The smaller quantity of the two.
A less included offense.
A lesser included offense.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
I have less ___ than I used to.
It was the lesser of two ___.
This is a lesser-known ___.
The ___ is less ___ than the ___.
Real World Usage
I have less battery than I thought, talk later!
I am looking for a role with no less than three weeks of vacation.
Can I get a latte with less foam, please?
The sequel is a lesser movie, but the soundtrack is fire.
The party of the second part shall be held to a lesser standard of liability.
We should take the lesser-known path to avoid the crowds.
अनकाउंटेबल टेस्ट
I need less advice from you.
'Lesser' के साथ गिनती नहीं
I have lesser workकी जगह कहो:
I have less work.
'Fewer' vs 'Less' की बहस
There are less people here today.
'Lesser' का फॉर्मल अंदाज़
It is the lesser of two evils.
Smart Tips
Always use 'the lesser of two evils.' It sounds native and sophisticated.
Never use 'lesser.' Use 'less.'
Use 'lesser-known' instead of 'less famous' for a more professional tone.
Try replacing it with 'inferior.' If it works, 'lesser' is probably correct.
उच्चारण
Less
Rhymes with 'mess' or 'dress'. Short 'e' sound.
Lesser
Two syllables. The first is 'less', the second is a neutral 'er' (schwa).
Emphasis on 'Less'
I want LESS sugar, not more!
Correcting a quantity.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Less is for 'Mess' (uncountable things like sand or water). Lesser is for 'Lesser-known' (quality or fame).
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a measuring cup for 'Less' (quantity) and a gold, silver, and bronze podium for 'Lesser' (rank/importance).
Rhyme
Less for the amount you pour, Lesser for the rank and score.
Story
A king had two sons. The first son had less gold (quantity), but the second son was a lesser prince (rank) because he didn't help the people.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Write three sentences: one about having less of a drink, one about a movie being less exciting, and one about a lesser-known hobby you have.
सांस्कृतिक नोट्स
In university essays, using 'lesser' to describe secondary theories or minor figures shows a high level of academic literacy.
The term 'lesser offense' is a standard legal term used when a jury can convict someone of a smaller crime if the main one isn't proven.
British English speakers may use 'lesser' more frequently in formal speech than American speakers, who often stick to 'less' or 'lower'.
Both words come from the Old English 'læs' (less) and 'læssa' (lesser).
बातचीत की शुरुआत
Do you think people should spend less time on social media?
If you had to choose the lesser of two evils—no internet or no phone—which would it be?
Who is a lesser-known artist that you think everyone should listen to?
In your job, which tasks are of lesser importance but take up the most time?
डायरी विषय
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Test Yourself
I wish I had ___ worries and more free time.
Choose the correct sentence:
Of the two job offers, this one has a lesser salary but better benefits.
Score: /3
अभ्यास प्रश्न
8 exercisesI have ___ money in my bank account than last month.
He is a ___ known actor, but he is very talented.
Find and fix the mistake:
This task is lesser difficult than the one we did yesterday.
1. ___ water, 2. ___ of two evils, 3. ___ expensive
This phone is not as expensive as that one.
The court decided on a ___ charge.
You can use 'lesser' to modify an adjective like 'happy' or 'fast'.
A: Do you want more sugar? B: No thanks, I'm trying to eat ___.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesHe's a famous actor now, but he started his career in ___ known productions.
सही वाक्य चुनें:
We had to choose the less of two evils when we made our decision.
This brand is considered a ___ competitor in the market.
अंग्रेज़ी में अनुवाद करें: 'प्लान B एक कम दर्जे का विकल्प है।'
इन शब्दों को सही क्रम में रखें:
शब्द को उसके सही काम से जोड़ें:
सही वाक्य चुनें:
He's a great guitarist, but a ___ singer.
Could you please give me a lesser amount of rice?
अंग्रेज़ी अनुवाद करें: 'दोनों में से, वह कम टैलेंटेड कवि है।'
The boss is ___ concerned with daily reports than with overall profit.
इन शब्दों को सही क्रम में लगाएँ:
Score: /13
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (8)
Only if you mean 'less important.' If you mean physical size, use `smaller`. For example, a `smaller house` is about size, but a `lesser house` (rare) would mean a house of lower social status.
Yes, `lesser` is almost always found in formal, literary, or legal contexts. In daily speech, we usually use `less` or `not as good`.
This is a common change in modern English. While `fewer` is technically correct for countable nouns, `less` is very common in casual speech (e.g., 'There are less people here').
It's an idiom meaning that you have two bad options, and you are choosing the one that is slightly better (or 'less bad').
No. `Lesser` is only an adjective. You cannot say 'He ran lesser fast.' You must say 'He ran less fast.'
They are very similar! In many cases, you can replace `lesser` with `minor`, such as 'a minor/lesser role in a play.'
Use `least` when comparing three or more things. 'This is the least expensive of the three.' `Less` and `lesser` are only for comparing two things.
It is usually hyphenated when it comes before a noun, like 'a lesser-known fact.'
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In Other Languages
menos
English splits 'menos' into three distinct categories: countable, uncountable, and qualitative.
moins / moindre
The usage of 'moindre' is very close to 'lesser', making this easier for French speakers.
weniger / geringer
The distinction is very similar to English, though 'weniger' is often used for countable items too.
少ない (sukunai) / より少ない (yori sukunai)
Japanese relies on context and specific adjectives like 'kashu' (lower rank) for 'lesser'.
أقل (aqall)
One word covers all three English concepts.
更少 (gèng shǎo) / 次要 (cì yào)
Chinese uses a completely different word for the qualitative 'lesser'.
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