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lesser
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adjective
of less size or importance
the lesser anteater
the lesser of two evils
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adjective
smaller in size or amount or value
the lesser powers of Europe
the lesser anteater
tree
Noun
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A tree is a tall plant of wood.
I'm going to climb a tree.
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A tree is a map of ideas that looks like the plant.
My family tree shows how I am related to all my family members.
tree
Verb
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(uncommon) If you tree something, you chase it up into a tree.
mouse
Noun
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A mouse is a very small animal that is similar to a small rat.
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A mouse is a device used to control a computer.
mouse
Verb
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If you mouse, you move around with caution; you move like a mouse.
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If you mouse, you hunt for mice; you try to catch mice.