jonkin verran — meaning in English

English meaning

• measure verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.
• some determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
• somewhat adverb To a limited or moderate degree; not completely.

Senses

jonkin verran is used for these senses in English:

• measure An (unspecified) portion or quantity. [from 16th c.]
• some An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.
• somewhat To a limited extent or degree; not completely.

measure — full definition

1. verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.
2. noun A standard unit or amount used for comparison or quantity.
3. noun An action taken to achieve a particular goal, especially in an official or legal context.

some — full definition

1. determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
2. determiner Used to mean "a considerable amount of", emphasising a notable quantity or degree.
3. pronoun An unspecified part or number of a larger group.

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