TO A LESSER DEGREE

Pronunciation (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does to a lesser degree mean? 

• TO A LESSER DEGREE (adverb)
  The adverb TO A LESSER DEGREE has 1 sense:

1. comparing quantity or quality

  Familiarity information: TO A LESSER DEGREE used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• TO A LESSER DEGREE (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Comparing quantity or quality

Synonyms:

less than; to a lesser degree

Context example:

she was less than half her weight after the crash diet