to a degree
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Also, to an extent. See to some degree.
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Words nearby to a degree
T number, to, toad, toad bug, toadeater, to a degree, toadfish, toadflax, toad-in-the-hole, toad juice, toadshade
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