To a lesser extent
Example: I like apples, but I enjoy bananas to a lesser extent.
Definition
"To a lesser extent" is a phrase used to indicate that something applies or is true, but not as strongly or as much as something else. It shows a comparison where one element is less significant or less involved than another in a particular context.
Translations
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en menor medida -
in mindere mate -
en menor mesura -
dans une moindre mesure -
in geringerem Maße
Etymology
The phrase "to a lesser extent" comes from combining the adjective 'lesser,' which means smaller in size, amount, or degree, with 'extent,' meaning the area or degree to which something applies. This phrase has developed in English to express a relative degree, highlighting a smaller scale or importance compared to something else.
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"To a lesser extent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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