Lingo

Place or Extent

12 Words

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all over the place
1.
all over the place
Adverb

in many different locations or scattered over an area without a specific pattern

The toddler's toys were scattered all over the place, making it difficult to walk without tripping.

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out of sight
2.
out of sight
Adjective

hidden or no longer visible to one

The thief slipped away from the scene of the crime and was out of sight before anyone noticed.

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close by
3.
close by
Adverb

near a particular location or object

The grocery store is close by, so we can walk there in just a few minutes.

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out of bounds
4.
out of bounds
Adverb

in a direction or location that is beyond the established limits

He hit the ball out of bounds.

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only just
Adverb

used to convey that something has occurred or happened very recently or narrowly

She only just finished her presentation before the deadline.

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to some (extent|degree)
Adverb

used to indicate a partial or limited level of something

She agreed with him to some degree, but had reservations about certain aspects.

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to the extent that
Adverb

used to specify the degree or extent to which one thing is influenced or determined by another thing or condition

The success of the project was influenced to the extent that the team's collaboration and dedication played a crucial role.

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in part
8.
in part
Adverb

used to indicate that something is true or applicable only to some extent or degree

The rainy weather contributed to the flooding in part, but the main cause was the clogged drainage system.

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in some measure
Adverb

indicating that something has had a partial impact or influence

The team's efforts, in some measure, contributed to the success of the project, but external factors also played a role.

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in a way
10.
in a way
Adverb

in a particular manner or fashion, often used to describe a specific aspect or perspective

He was a mentor to me in a way, always offering guidance and support when I needed it.

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to a point that
Adverb

used to indicate the degree or extent to which something has reached a particular level or condition

His dedication to the task was to a point that he worked late into the night to ensure its completion.

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within reason
Adverb

staying within the bounds of rationality

You can make any changes you like to the design, within reason, of course.

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