Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

not-so-much

phrase
nɒt soʊ mʌtʃ
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is not as significant, important, or prevalent as it may seem.
Examples
  • She loves ice cream, but not-so-much in the winter.
  • He was excited about the movie, but not-so-much when he heard the reviews.
Meaning
It conveys a sense of understatement or diminishment regarding an expectation or a comparison.
Synonyms
  • not really
  • to a lesser extent
  • not as much