TO A LESSER EXTENT
Dictionary entry overview: What does to a lesser extent mean? • TO A LESSER EXTENT (adverb)
The adverb TO A LESSER EXTENT has 1 sense:
1. used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
Familiarity information: TO A LESSER EXTENT used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• TO A LESSER EXTENT (adverb)
Meaning:
Used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
Synonyms:
less; to a lesser extent
Context examples:
less interesting / less expensive / less quickly
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