To a great extent
Example: I agree with you to a great extent on this topic.
Definition
"To a great extent" is an expression used to indicate that something is true or applicable in a large measure or degree. For example, when someone says, "I agree with you to a great extent," they mean they mostly or largely agree with the other person's point of view.
Translations
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en gran medida -
in hoge mate -
en gran mesura -
dans une large mesure -
in hohem Maße
Etymology
The phrase "to a great extent" derives from the combination of 'great,' meaning large or significant, and 'extent,' which comes from the Latin 'extentus,' meaning stretched out or spread. Over time, this phrase evolved to express the idea of something being considerable or substantial in amount or degree.
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"To a great extent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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