To some extent
Example: I agree with you to some extent but not completely.
Definition
"To some extent" is an expression used to indicate that something is true or applicable partially but not completely. It suggests a moderate degree or limited scope, as in the phrase "I agree with you to some extent but not completely."
Etymology
The phrase "to some extent" combines "to," a preposition indicating direction or limit, with "some," meaning an unspecified amount, and "extent," which comes from Latin 'extentus,' meaning 'stretched out' or 'range.' Together, it conveys a partial range or degree. Did you know? The phrase emphasizes moderation rather than absoluteness.
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"To some extent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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