To_some_extent vs More_or_less - What's the difference?

to_some_extent | more_or_less | Related terms |

To_some_extent is a related term of more_or_less.


As adverbs the difference between to_some_extent and more_or_less

is that to_some_extent is partly; in part while more_or_less is approximately.

to_some_extent

English

Adverb

(-)
  • Partly; in part.

    • Synonyms

    * to an extent * somewhat

    more_or_less

    English

    Adverb

  • approximately
    • There are hundred people in the room, more or less
  • *
    • The sporophyte foot is also characteristic: it is very broad and more or less lenticular or disciform, as broad or broader than the calyptra stalk
  • almost
    • I've more or less guaranteed myself a top mark in my final exams.