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Compound Adverbs - Place or Extent

Explore English compound adverbs for describing place or extent with examples like "out of sight" and "in a way".

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Compound Adverbs
all over the place

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

Ex: The artist 's paintings were displayed all over the place in the gallery , showcasing their versatility and diverse styles .
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out of sight
out of sight
[Adverb]

used to mean that something can no longer be seen

Ex: The car turned the corner and was soon out of sight.
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close by
close by
[Adverb]

near a particular location or object

Ex: There 's a pharmacy close by where we can pick up the prescription .
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out of bounds

in a direction or location that is beyond the established limits

Ex: The drone flew out of bounds and into restricted airspace .
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only just
only just
[Adverb]

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

Ex: They only just managed to catch the last train home .
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to some (extent|degree)

used to indicate a partial or limited level of something

Ex: She trusts him to some extent , but there are moments of doubt .
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to the extent that

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

Ex: The outcome of the negotiations hinged on compromise , to the extent that each party was willing to give up something .
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in part
in part
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The delay in the construction was caused in part by adverse weather conditions .
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in some measure

indicating that something has had a partial impact or influence

Ex: The increase in crime rates can be attributed to socioeconomic factors in some measure.
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in a way
in a way
[Adverb]

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

Ex: She 's like a sister to me in a way, always there to listen and support me .
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to a point that

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

Ex: The river flooded to a point that it submerged nearby homes and roads .
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within reason

staying within the bounds of rationality

Ex: Feel free to express your opinions , but please do so within reason and without being disrespectful .
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