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- US Pronunciation
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- [too ey dih-gree]
- /tu eɪ dɪˈgri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [too ey dih-gree]
- /tu eɪ dɪˈgri/
Definitions of to a degree words
- noun to a degree any of a series of steps or stages, as in a process or course of action; a point in any scale. 1
- noun to a degree a stage or point in or as if in progression or retrogression: We followed the degrees of her recovery with joy. 1
- noun to a degree a stage in a scale of intensity or amount: a high degree of mastery. 1
- noun to a degree extent, measure, scope, or the like: To what degree will he cooperate? 1
- noun to a degree a stage in a scale of rank or station; relative standing in society, business, etc.: His uncouth behavior showed him to be a man of low degree. 1
- noun to a degree Education. an academic title conferred by universities and colleges as an indication of the completion of a course of study, or as an honorary recognition of achievement. 1
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Origin of to a degree
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English degre < Anglo-French, Old French < Vulgar Latin *dēgradus; see de-, grade
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Parts of speech for To a degree
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
to a degree popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% 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".
to a degree usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for to a degree
adv to a degree
adverb to a degree
- bearably — In a bearable manner.
- insignificantly — Of such extremely small quantity or degree that it is not worth measuring.
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