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in some measure

in some meas·ure
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in suhm mezh-er]
    • /ɪn sʌm ˈmɛʒ ər/
    • /ɪn səm ˈmeʒə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in suhm mezh-er]
    • /ɪn sʌm ˈmɛʒ ər/

Definitions of in some measure words

  • noun in some measure a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures. 1
  • noun in some measure a system of measurement: liquid measure. 1
  • noun in some measure an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring. 1
  • noun in some measure the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained especially by comparison with a standard: to take the measure of a thing. 1
  • noun in some measure the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something; measurement. 1
  • noun in some measure a definite or known quantity measured out: to drink a measure of wine. 1
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Origin of in some measure

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English mesure, from Middle French, from Latin mēnsūra, equivalent to mēns(us), past participle of mētīrī “to measure, mete” + -ūra -ure

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Parts of speech for In some measure

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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in some measure popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for in some measure

adv in some measure

  • moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
  • partly — in part; to some extent or degree; partially; not wholly: His statement is partly true.
  • somewhat — in some measure or degree; to some extent: not angry, just somewhat disturbed.
  • by degrees — If something happens by degrees, it happens slowly and gradually.
  • halfway — to half the distance; to midpoint: The rope reaches only halfway.
All 26 Synonyms of in some measure

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adv in some measure

  • completely — having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire; full: a complete set of Mark Twain's writings.
  • totally — wholly; entirely; completely.
  • wholly — entirely; totally; altogether; quite.
All 3 Antonyms of in some measure

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