to some extent

to some extent — idiom

1. used to say that something is true or happens in a limited way, but not complete

1.慣用語B1
釋義

used to say that something is true or happens in a limited way, but not completely or in every way

例句

To some extent, Leo agreed with what the committee decided in the end.

sentence-adverb position for partial agreement

The storm damaged Sofia's roof, but only to some extent.

modified by 'only' for limited degree

同義詞
  • partly

    more neutral and factual; less conversational than 'to some extent'

  • somewhat

    used before adjectives more often than before full clauses

  • to a degree

    slightly more formal; interchangeable in most contexts

  • in part

    more formal; common in academic or legal writing

反義詞

用法筆記

Typically appears at the beginning or end of a clause. In mid-clause position, it is most natural after an auxiliary verb (e.g., 'have to some extent improved').

常見錯誤

❌The plan succeeded to some extent, and everything went perfectly.
✅The plan succeeded to some extent, though not everything went as hoped.
💡'to some extent' signals a partial result; the following clause should acknowledge a limitation rather than confirm total success.