Pronunciation: /tuː ə dɪˈɡriː/
adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the extent or degree of something
A1 I like spicy food to a degree, but I can't handle extremely hot dishes.
A2 She is interested in art to a degree, but she prefers music as her main passion.
B1 The new policy has improved employee satisfaction to a degree, but there are still some issues that need to be addressed.
B2 The company's profits have increased to a degree, but they are still not meeting their targets.
C1 The research findings support the theory to a degree, but further studies are needed to confirm the results.
C2 The author's argument is convincing to a degree, but there are some flaws in the logic that need to be addressed.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 I like spicy food to a degree, but not too much.
A2 She enjoys traveling to a degree, but prefers to stay close to home.
B1 The new policy has improved employee satisfaction to a degree, but there are still some issues.
B2 The company's profits have increased to a degree, but they are still below target.
C1 The research findings support the theory to a degree, but further investigation is needed.
C2 His argument is valid to a degree, but there are some flaws in his reasoning.
formal The success of the project can be attributed to a degree to the efficient management of resources.
informal I think his behavior is annoying to a degree, but I can still tolerate it.
slang She's cool to a degree, but sometimes she can be a bit much.
figurative His dedication to his craft is admirable to a degree, but it can also be seen as obsessive.
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