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Meaning of the word "to a certain extent" in English

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to a certain extent

US /tuː ə ˈsɜːrtn ɪkˈstɛnt/
UK /tuː ə ˈsɜːtn ɪkˈstɛnt/

Phrase

partly; to some degree

Example:
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I agree with you to a certain extent, but not entirely.
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Her success was due to a certain extent to luck.
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