to a lesser extent vs less

less vs to a lesser extent

to a lesser extent is not an adjective while less is an adjective.

to a lesser extent and less both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
to a lesser extent	No	No	No	Yes
less	No	Yes	No	Yes

As adverbs, to a lesser extent and less are synonyms defined as:

to a lesser extent and less: used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something

to a lesser extent (adjective)	less (adjective)
	(comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
	(nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer
	(usually preceded by `no') lower in quality

to a lesser extent (adverb)	less (adverb)
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something	used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something
	comparative of little

Difference between to a lesser extent and less

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