After a fashion — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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Meaning & Definition of After a fashion

After a fashion (phrase)

  1. in an approximate or rough way

After a fashion (phrase) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. close to but not exactly

    "He can knit after a fashion, but a sweater may be a tall order."

    similar: about, approximately, around, like, more or less, much, near, plus or minus, roughly, say, some, somewhere about, somewhere around
    related: generally, kind of, loosely, nearly, nominally, practically, virtually, well-nigh
    opposite: exactly, precisely
    near: due, even, just, sharp, smack-dab, squarely

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for After a fashion

The most common words with a similar meaning to After a fashion:

about, approximately, around, like, more or less, much, near, plus or minus, roughly, say, some, somewhere about, somewhere around

Antonyms & Opposite Words for After a fashion

Words with the opposite meaning of After a fashion:

exactly, precisely

Related Words for After a fashion

generally, kind of, loosely, nearly, nominally, practically, virtually, well-nigh

Near Antonyms of After a fashion

due, even, just, sharp, smack-dab, squarely

Origin & Etymology of After a fashion

First known use: 1536

Frequently Asked Questions about After a fashion

What does "After a fashion" mean?

"After a fashion" means in an approximate or rough way. As a phrase, it is defined as: in an approximate or rough way.

What is another word for "After a fashion"?

Other words for "After a fashion" include about, approximately, around, like, more or less, much, near and plus or minus. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "After a fashion" you intend.

What are different ways to say "After a fashion"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "After a fashion". Common alternatives include about, approximately, around, like, more or less, much, near, plus or minus, roughly and say.

What is the opposite of "After a fashion"?

Antonyms of "After a fashion" include exactly and precisely. Near antonyms include due, even, just and sharp.

How do you use "After a fashion" in a sentence?

Examples of "After a fashion" in a sentence: "He can knit after a fashion, but a sweater may be a tall order.".

Is "After a fashion" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"After a fashion" is a phrase.

What is the origin of the word "After a fashion"?

First known use: 1536.

What is another word for "After a fashion" meaning "close to but not exactly"?

When "After a fashion" (phrase) means close to but not exactly, synonyms include about, approximately, around, like, more or less and much. Opposites in this sense include exactly and precisely.