after a fashion

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Adverbial after a fashion has 1 sense

after a fashion - to some extent; not very well; "he speaks French after a fashion"

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after a fashion

Part of speech: Phrase

Sense:

As an adverb, indicating a partially successful attempt or achievement; to some extent.
As a noun, indicating a peculiar or idiosyncratic style or manner.

Usage:

Adverb:

She managed to fix the broken vase after a fashion.
John can speak French after a fashion.

Noun:

His dress sense could be described as unique, after a fashion.
Her singing style is quite unusual, after a fashion.

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