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somewhat

somewhat

816 2.0
To a small degree
  • adverb
  • /ˈsʌmˌhwɑt/
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  • The weather was somewhat chilly for a summer day.
  • somewhat disagree
  • somewhat agree
  • somewhat different

Two, it's for people who are somewhat fashionably inclined.

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Examples

  • Now let's get back to this somewhat unusual video from Muscle Beach.

  • Well, I'm gonna miss the job, but this should ease the pain somewhat.

  • But then my hands are clean, somewhat clean enough for you.

  • And, you know, people somewhat knew I was hurt, but guess what?

  • Unfortunately, I am somewhat responsible for this.

  • I know you live under somewhat difficult circumstances, but this will be a fresh start for you too.

  • So you got somewhat less driving fewer cars.

  • After all, you're known for being somewhat direct.

  • After all of that work, the order turned out to be somewhat underwhelming.

    Academic text (2011)
  • His continuous employment at parks had eventually given him a somewhat skewed view of reality.

    Fiction book (1990)

Synonyms

kind of
vssomewhat
  • Informal
1.6

To a small or medium degree

is neutral and covers small or moderate degrees in formal speech
a little
vssomewhat
1.0

A small amount, not very much

covers both small and moderate degrees rather than only tiny amounts
little
vssomewhat
1.0

To a very small degree

covers both small and moderate degrees, not only low amounts
pretty
vssomewhat
  • Informal
1.0

Fairly or to some degree when describing another word

is neutral and can mean small or moderate degree, not only informal use
just
vssomewhat
1.0

By a very small amount

is used for small or moderate degrees rather than only minimal changes
sort of
vssomewhat
  • Informal
2.1

To some degree but not completely

focuses on degree amount rather than vagueness or inexactness
a bit
vssomewhat
1.0

To a small degree or amount

covers both small and moderately larger degrees
rather
vssomewhat
1.0

A little more than a bit but not very much

is used for small or moderate degrees, often milder than that degree
fairly
vssomewhat
895 1.0

To some degree but not very much

is broader, covering both small and moderate degrees
slightly
vssomewhat
885 1.0

A little, not very much

is used for small or moderate degrees rather than only tiny changes
kinda
vssomewhat
  • Informal
540 8.5

To a small degree

is the neutral form used for small or moderate degrees in many contexts
partly
vssomewhat
375 1.0

To some extent but not completely

focuses on degree size rather than incomplete or partial status
more or less
vssomewhat
301 2.1

About a number or idea, not exact but close enough

is about degree amount rather than approximation or closeness to truth
partially
vssomewhat
198 2.4

To some degree but not completely

is used for degree amount, not primarily for incompleteness
reasonably
vssomewhat
129 2.2

To a fair degree but not very much

covers similar moderate use but also small degrees
mildly
vssomewhat
92 2.7

To a small, gentle degree

can mean small or moderate degree, not only gentle cases
lightly
vssomewhat
86 1.0

In a gentle way using little force

is about degree amount, not manner or applied force
even a little
vssomewhat
63 1.3

In any way, even the smallest amount

covers small and moderate degrees rather than merely any tiny amount
moderately
vssomewhat
47 2.8

To some degree but not very much

also includes small degrees as well as moderate ones
faintly
vssomewhat
47 2.7

In a way that is only slightly noticeable

is used for small or moderate strength rather than barely noticeable effects
marginally
vssomewhat
35 4.1

By a small amount

applies to small and moderate degrees, not only barely noticeable ones
minimally
vssomewhat
22 3.7

A very small amount that is almost not noticeable

is used for both small and moderate degrees, not only minimal extent
a trifle
vssomewhat
16 4.1

A little in amount or degree

is used for small or moderate degrees rather than only tiny amounts
passably
vssomewhat
1 4.6

Good enough to do the job but not very good

covers small and moderate degrees beyond just acceptable performance
sorta kinda
vssomewhat
  • Slang
1 9.3

Shows that you are a little unsure or not fully certain

is the neutral expression for small or moderate degrees without slang
something
vssomewhat
1.0

To some degree

emphasizes a small or moderate degree rather than vague extent
middlingly
vssomewhat
  • Archaic
7.0

In an average way, neither very much nor very little

is broader, including both small and moderate degrees

Antonyms

1.0

Totally, in every way

331 1.0

In no way

How Much

quite
1.0
fairly
895 1.0
somewhat
816 2.0

Surface Forms

somewhat positive

Morphology

somewhat = some + what (transparent) = some + what

The adverb is a clear compound of 'some' + 'what' meaning 'to some extent', which learners can derive from the base words.

Etymology

The word somewhat is made of some 'a certain amount' and what 'something or to some degree'. So it means 'to a small or medium degree', which is why we use it to say 'slightly' or 'rather'.