Grammar fix
to some degree
partly true
Used to say that something is partly true, but not completely.
expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
To some degree, the company's problems were caused by poor planning.
To some degree, social media has changed how I keep in touch with people, although I still prefer meeting friends face to face.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: This is true to some degrees.
Say: This is true to some degree.
The phrase uses singular 'degree', never 'degrees'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Something is only partly true
How formalConversationalFormal
up to a pointThe most conversational of the three: often a one-word-style reply ('Up to a point.') before you add the limit.to a certain extentQualifies how far a claim or agreement applies.
to some degreeYou're here · Slightly more formal than 'to a certain extent'; common in discussion and writing, less as a casual reply.