far lesser degree

USAGE SUMMARY

'far lesser degree' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it to compare two different magnitudes of something, for example: "The new model of the car is far more fuel efficient than the previous model, but it has a far lesser degree of power."

✓ Grammatically correct

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Encyclopedias

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

11 human-written examples

This was also true, but to a far lesser degree, of the other unpaid magistrates.

Encyclopedia Britannica

The vast majority died in disputes with friends or acquaintances, with rival drug gang members or — to a far lesser degree — with romantic partners, spouses, parents and others.

The New York Times

"It helps avoid urban sprawl," he said in a recent interview, "and it's one way of being 'green.' " Other REITs with overseas interests, though to a far lesser degree, are First Industrial Realty Trust, which operates in 30 markets in the United States, Canada, the Netherlands and Belgium, and DCT Industrial Trust, which operates in the United States and Mexico.

The New York Times

"#AltonSterling & #EricGarner were killed by cops for bending the law to far lesser degree than execs at AirBNB & Uber.

TechCrunch

Back in July, Dash spoke up about the police killing of Alton Sterling, noting how both Sterling and Eric Garner were killed by police for "bending the law to a far lesser degree" than executives at tech companies like Airbnb and Uber.

TechCrunch

Oracle's – and to a far lesser degree SAP's – shopping sprees of the past few years have cleaned out most of the late 1990s enterprise software brush and most big businesses rely on one or both of the big vendors, with no best-of-breed competitors mixed in and very little in the way of new products and real innovation.

TechCrunch

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

49 human-written examples

Compared with mimic-control-transfected islets the introduction of miR-187 mimics sharply reduced insulin secretion stimulated by high (20 mmol/l) glucose and to a far lesser, albeit significant degree, on KCl stimulation (Fig.  1b).

Diabetologia

Indeed, the failure of recent high-profile interventions – to a greater and lesser degree – far from putting new wind in the sails of humanitarian intervention, as Patrick claimed, has served to dramatise its ambiguities and shortcomings.

The Guardian - Opinion

Since its opening in 2005, word of the Cheonggyecheon's pleasantness and ecological soundness (not that it doesn't burn a fair bit of energy getting the water there in the first place) has spread far and wide – as, to a lesser degree, has word of its high cost (to the tune of $281m) and rising operating expenses.

The Guardian

While fighting sports, ball sports and (to a lesser degree) athletics have a far higher percentage of competitors from poor, black and mixed-race backgrounds.

The Guardian - Sport

And I would offer, with a high degree of confidence, that a far lesser percentage understands the division of responsibilities within the VA.

Huffington Post

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Combine the phrase with specific metrics or examples to provide context and improve clarity. For example, 'While the first strategy was successful, the second achieved results to a "far lesser degree", only increasing sales by 5% compared to 20%.'

Common error

Avoid using "far lesser degree" when a simple "lesser degree" suffices. The "far" emphasizes a substantial difference; omitting it can weaken your comparison when the difference is not as significant.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "far lesser degree" functions as an adverbial modifier, specifying the extent to which an action, quality, or state is present or occurs. Ludwig AI confirms that the phrase is grammatically correct and functions to modify the degree of something.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

43%

Science

36%

Encyclopedias

7%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Social Media

0%

Wiki

7%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "far lesser degree" is a grammatically correct phrase used to emphasize a significant difference in magnitude. Ludwig AI indicates that the phrase is appropriate and usable in writing. It is most commonly found in news and media and scientific contexts. When using this phrase, ensure that the difference you are highlighting is indeed substantial. Consider alternatives such as "significantly smaller extent" or "considerably reduced level" depending on the nuance you wish to convey. Overusing "far" when a simple "lesser degree" would suffice can diminish the impact of your writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

significantly smaller extent

Replaces "degree" with "extent" and uses "significantly smaller" instead of "far lesser".

considerably reduced level

Substitutes "degree" with "level" and employs "considerably reduced" in place of "far lesser".

markedly diminished scale

Replaces "degree" with "scale" and uses "markedly diminished" instead of "far lesser".

substantially lower intensity

Substitutes "degree" with "intensity" and employs "substantially lower" in place of "far lesser".

appreciably slighter amount

Replaces "degree" with "amount" and uses "appreciably slighter" instead of "far lesser".

noticeably decreased proportion

Substitutes "degree" with "proportion" and employs "noticeably decreased" in place of "far lesser".

vastly smaller quantity

Replaces "degree" with "quantity" and uses "vastly smaller" instead of "far lesser".

a much more limited scope

Rephrases to emphasize the limitation of scope compared to something else.

a considerably lighter touch

Uses a more metaphorical expression to indicate a reduced intensity.

to a palpably reduced measure

Employs "measure" instead of "degree" and uses "palpably reduced" in place of "far lesser" for emphasis.

FAQs

How can I use "far lesser degree" in a sentence?

You can use "far lesser degree" to emphasize that something is happening to a significantly smaller extent than something else. For example, "While both methods showed improvement, the second method was effective to a "far lesser degree".

What are some alternatives to "far lesser degree"?

Some alternatives include "significantly smaller extent", "considerably reduced level", or "markedly diminished scale", depending on the specific context.

Is it more appropriate to say "lesser degree" or "far lesser degree"?

The choice depends on the level of emphasis needed. "Lesser degree" indicates a smaller extent, while "far lesser degree" emphasizes that the difference is substantial and significant. If you want to highlight a considerable difference, use "far lesser degree".

What's the difference between "far lesser degree" and "lesser extent"?

"Degree" and "extent" are often interchangeable in this context. "Far lesser degree" emphasizes a significantly smaller quantity or intensity, while "lesser extent" simply indicates a smaller scope or range.