in a sense
in a sense
Partly; in some way(s); in a certain way of looking at it. A: "So all you need to do is get married and they'll let you stay in the country?" B: "In a sense, but there's a lot more work involved than just that." In a sense, the book's story stands as a metaphor for the American dream.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in a sense
in a way; in one way of looking at it. In a sense, cars make life better. But, in a sense, they also make life worse.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in a sense
Also, in some sense. Sort of, in some ways but not others. For example, In a sense our schools are the best in the state, but the test scores don't always show that , or In some sense I agree with you, but not entirely. [Late 1500s] Also see in a way.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in a ˈsense
,in ˈone sense
considered in one way, rather than in other ways: In a sense we are all responsible for the problem of starvation in the world.See also: sense
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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