to a degree

prepositional phrase2

1. •
   Somewhat: a little; a bit; moderately.

   • All countries are to a degree controlled by other countries; it is equally obvious that some countries are controlled by others through the threat of military intervention. — 1991
2. •
   (old-fashioned) Extremely; exceedingly; a lot.

   • It has been said that Scotsmen […] are […] grave to a degree on occasions when races more favoured by nature are gladsome to excess. — 1844