What does "less so" mean?

Contextual comparative. Modifies another adjective (to which the "so" is a direct anaphoric reference), indicating a lesser degree of the quality in question.

What is a synonym for "less so"?

Common synonyms include: to a lesser extent.

Less so

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

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Contextual comparative. Modifies another adjective (to which the "so" is a direct anaphoric reference), indicating a lesser degree of the quality in question. not-comparable
"Some are rich, others less so."

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to a lesser extent

Antonyms

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formidably

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