lesser degree
Frequency: 7.511.2 per million words
To a smaller extent or on a smaller scale.
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Examples (10)
- The impact was felt to a lesser degree in rural areas.
- While not entirely absent, her enthusiasm was present to a lesser degree today.
- He exhibited the same symptoms, though to a lesser degree.
- Some side effects may occur, usually to a lesser degree.
- The new policy affected everyone, albeit to a lesser degree for some.
- The second attempt succeeded, but only to a lesser degree than expected.
- Their involvement was, however, to a lesser degree.
- To a lesser degree, these issues also affect other countries.
- She possessed the same talent, perhaps to a lesser degree, as her brother.
- All parts of the city were affected by the storm, some to a lesser degree than others.