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something

something

1.0
To some degree
  • adverb
  • /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
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  • It was something like a dream, but I couldn't fully grasp it.

Examples

  • Because as I read the write up of this, you pin it to some extent, at least on younger voters.

  • The movie was something I had never seen before, captivating in every way.

  • I felt something strange in the air as the storm approached.

Synonyms

a little
vssomething
∞ 1.0

A small amount, not very much

includes small and moderate degrees, not only tiny amounts
sort of
vssomething
  • Informal
∞ 2.1

To some degree but not completely

is a neutral statement of degree without informal tone
a bit
vssomething
∞ 1.0

To a small degree or amount

covers small or larger degrees rather than only slight ones
rather
vssomething
∞ 1.0

A little more than a bit but not very much

expresses the same idea but can be milder or neutral
somewhat
vssomething
816 2.0

To a small degree

is identical in degree and general use
in a way
vssomething
634 3.2

To some extent from a certain point of view

states degree generally rather than conditional or perspectival
partly
vssomething
375 1.0

To some extent but not completely

focuses on degree rather than partial completion or parts
sorta kinda
vssomething
  • Slang
1 9.3

Shows that you are a little unsure or not fully certain

is the standard expression for degree without slang
part
vssomething
1.7

To some extent but not completely

emphasizes degree of extent rather than incomplete parts

Antonyms

nothing
∞ 1.0

Not anything of interest or value

not at all
331 1.0

In no way

Idioms

something like
∞ 3.5

Close in type or number to something mentioned

something is wrong
378 1.3

There is a problem with a situation, person, or thing

something like that
259 2.0

A thing like the one just mentioned

to make something of oneself
35 4.9

To become successful and have a better life by working hard

something to think about
25 3.1

An idea or problem that needs careful thought

up to something
  • Informal
19 7.0

Doing something secret that may be wrong or harmful

to leave something to be desired
16 6.6

Is not as good as expected or needed

to blow something out of the water
  • Informal
12 6.0

To beat someone or something completely by a lot

on to something
  • Informal
9 4.8

Thinking you have found an important idea or clue

something fierce
  • Informal
4 8.6

To a very great degree

something to show for (it)
2 5.5

A visible result you get from effort

that's saying something
  • Informal
7.7

Shows that what was said is especially impressive or surprising

something in the water
  • Informal
8.8

An unknown cause that makes many people act or feel the same way

Compounds

thirty-something
  • Informal
4 3.4

A person aged between 30 and 39 or the years between those ages

something queer
  • Archaic
1 8.8

A thing that seems strange or not right

seventy-something
3.9

A person aged between 70 and 79

How Much

extremely
∞ 1.0
rather
∞ 1.0
something
1.0
somewhat
816 2.0
a bit
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

something positive

Morphology

something = some + thing (opaque) = some + thing

The form is historically compound-like, but the adverbial sense 'to some extent' is not straightforwardly predictable from 'some' + 'thing'.

Etymology

The word something is also used to mean 'to some extent', like the word 'somewhat'. It comes from the parts some and thing used to show 'a certain amount', so used as an adverb something means 'to some degree'.