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Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Used to indicate that a statement, though not necessarily entirely accurate or without exceptions, is good enough for basic or preliminary purposes; more or less; basically.

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

to a great extent to a greater extent to a hair to a large extent to a lesser extent to a man

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