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Definition not so... (as) in American English

not so... (as) phrase

phrase
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used for saying that one person or thing has less of a particular quality than another

Example

It's an attractive car but not so exciting to drive as the Ford Mustang.

Example

The idea is not so silly as it sounds.

Example

The Rosario family managed to flee, but others were not so lucky.

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Definition not so... (as) in American English