To a great extent Meaning in English
expression
too or tuh or tii UH-GRAYT ik-STENT
too AY GRAYT ek-STENT
Definition
Used to show that something is mostly or largely true, though not completely. It emphasizes that something is true in many ways or for most situations.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and neutral; commonly used in essays, reports, and formal speech. Similar phrases: 'to a large extent', 'largely', 'for the most part'. Do not use in casual conversations where 'mostly' or 'mainly' might be more natural.
Spanish: en gran medidaPortuguese (BR): em grande medidaPortuguese (PT): em grande medidaChinese (Simplified): 在很大程度上Chinese (Traditional): 在很大程度上Hindi: बहुत हद तकArabic: إلى حد كبيرBengali: অনেকাংশে - বৃহৎ পরিসরেRussian: в значительной степени - во многомJapanese: 大いに - 大部分はVietnamese: ở mức độ lớn - phần lớnKorean: 대부분 - 상당 부분Turkish: büyük ölçüdeUrdu: بڑی حد تکIndonesian: sebagian besar - dalam tingkat yang besar
Example Sentences
The plan was successful to a great extent.
basic
We solved the problem to a great extent.
basic
He agreed with us to a great extent.
basic
To a great extent, your attitude determines your success.
natural
People's choices are influenced to a great extent by their environment.
natural
The results were expected, to a great extent, given the circumstances.
natural