to some extent
to some extent — idiom
1. used to say that something is partly true or has a limited effect, rather than b
used to say that something is partly true or has a limited effect, rather than being completely true or happening in every possible case.
Hoa agreed with the proposal to build a new park, but only to some extent.
only to some extent — hedged agreement
To some extent, Anjali's research on soil bacteria has changed how farmers use fertiliser.
fronted position: 'to some extent, [clause]'
The new safety rules have helped to some extent, but injuries on site are still too common.
Obi trusts online reviews to some extent, though he checks at least two sources first.
Théo felt the feedback was fair to some extent, but not fully accurate about his teaching.
- to a certain degree
slightly more formal; common in academic writing
- partially
single-word alternative; often used in technical or formal contexts
- up to a point
more informal; strongly implies there is a limit beyond which the statement no longer applies
- in part
slightly more formal; often used when listing multiple reasons or causes
- completely
the opposite end of the scale — no partiality at all
- entirely
emphasises that nothing is left out
- fully
often used with agreement or understanding
文法句型
to some extent, [clause]
[clause]...to some extent
用法筆記
Commonly paired with a contrasting clause introduced by 'but' or 'though' to acknowledge both a partial truth and its limits.