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Meaning of to the effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

With more or less the meaning of.

Examples

“He was vague but said something to the effect that he'd do it soon.”
“[…]why not cut out the middleman and write the review himself? Then it would say exactly what the client wanted — that it was a terrific book. A shattering novel. A classic memoir. Will change your life. Lyrical and gripping, Stunning and compelling. Or words to that effect.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

to the end of the chapter to the end of time to the fore to the full to the gills to the gods

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