to some extent — partly; to a certain degree but not completely
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: partly; to a certain degree but not completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /tu səm ɪkˈstent/
Korean meaning: 어느 정도; 부분적으로
Korean pronunciation: 투 썸 익**스텐**트
Example Sentences
- His excuse was believable to some extent, but I still think he's hiding something.
- I'm a vegetarian to some extent - I only eat meat on weekends and holidays.
- The new policy has been effective to some extent in reducing pollution.
to some extent
ADVERB//tu səm ɪkˈstent//
partly; to a certain degree but not completely
The artist completes her painting to some extent before taking a break
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Origin
The phrase combines 'to' (Old English preposition indicating direction or degree), 'some' (Old English 'sum' meaning a certain amount or part), and 'extent' (from Latin 'extentus,' past participle of 'extendere' meaning to stretch out or spread).
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“His excuse was believable to some extent, but I still think he's hiding something.”
“I'm a vegetarian to some extent - I only eat meat on weekends and holidays.”
“The new policy has been effective to some extent in reducing pollution.”
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