Question
Dividing the pie into, Felicia took the least and gave me the larger portion.
Is least correct or should it be lesser? It doesn"t sound right with lesser.
Is least correct or should it be lesser? It doesn"t sound right with lesser.
Answers
Ms. Sue
Assuming she divided the pie into two pieces, <i>lesser</i> is correct. A more common synonym is <i>smaller</i>.