View synonyms for somewhat

somewhat

[ suhm-hwuht, -hwot, -hwuht, -wuht, -wot, -wuht ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

in some measure or degree; to some extent:
not angry, just somewhat disturbed.

noun

some part, portion, amount, etc.

somewhat

/ ˈsʌmˌwɒt /

adverb

not used with a negative rather; a bit
she found it somewhat less easy than he

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Word History and Origins

Origin of somewhat¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English; some + what

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Example Sentences

It has gone from being a flaky lark to a somewhat essential part of many a promotional tour.

From Los Angeles Times

“The amazing thing is as soon as Donald Trump got elected, the border issue of illegal entries coming into the U.S. has dramatically stopped,” the 69-year-old Ladd said, overstating things somewhat.

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Last week, Chalamet's surprise SAG win shook up the race, after his somewhat eccentric awards campaign.

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All were different in musical and theatrical style and, somewhat, in intent.

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It is not unknown for warm words in the Oval Office to be somewhat contradicted by actions soon after.

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