Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-the-extent-of-that-to-such-an-extent-that-etc
Phrase
[tə ði ɪkˈstɛnt ʌv ðæt tə sʌtʃ æn ɪkˈstɛnt ðæt ɛtˈsɛtərə]
Definition
A phrase used to indicate a specific degree or limit of something.
Examples
- It was a situation to the extent of that no one could help but feel concerned.
- The decision was to the extent of that many people had never considered it before.
- She was devoted to the extent of that she would wake up early every morning.
Meaning
It describes the extent or degree to which something is true or happens, often implying a limit or boundary.
Synonyms
- To such a degree
- To such an extent
- In so far as
