CEFR A1 · Phrases

in some ways

Headword: some 📚 Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)

Synonyms & Antonyms

This phrase is used to say that something is true or good from certain perspectives or aspects, but perhaps not completely or in every aspect.

Synonyms

partially partly to some extent in certain respects

Antonyms

completely entirely in all ways totally

Translations

in some ways in your language

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عربي

من بعض النواحي، هذا صحيح.

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اردو

کچھ طریقوں سے، یہ سچ ہے۔

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हिंदी

कुछ मायनों में, यह सच है।

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中文

在某些方面，这是真的。

Easy Explanation

It means 'in some parts' or 'from some points of view'. It's not true about everything. Only certain things are like that.

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Memory TipThink of 'ways' as different 'points of view' or 'aspects'.

Contextual Examples

The new plan is better in some ways (from certain angles), but it also has problems.

In some ways (in certain aspects), the old car was more comfortable than the new one.

She is very talented, and in some ways (in certain respects) she reminds me of my sister.

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