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to a degree

ADVERB
somewhat
Synonyms
STRONGEST
a little considerably fairly far kind of moderately partially pretty quite rather significantly slightly
WEAK
adequately bearably in part incompletely insignificantly more or less not much ratherish some something sort of tolerably well
Antonyms
STRONGEST
little
WEAK
not at all
ADVERB
sort of
Synonyms
WEAK
kind of moderately rather slightly somewhat

Example Sentences

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The disparity is fueling inequality to a degree that may be closer to the Gilded Age of the late 1800s than the inflationary 1970s, says Swonk.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

This will enable economists to spot emerging risks faster and more accurately, and to a degree they haven’t been able to do before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

McGee accentuates Kenneth’s somber shading to a degree that risks sentimentalizing the character.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Brazil's exports were diverted to Europe, with Germany overtaking the US as the biggest importer of Brazilian beans over the course of 2025, cushioning Europe's coffee drinkers to a degree.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Not to deceive myself, I must reply—No: I felt desolate to a degree.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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