somewhat

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

adverb

1. in some measure or degree; to some extent.

   not angry, just somewhat disturbed.

noun

1. some part, portion, amount, etc.

somewhat

/ ˈsʌmˌwɒt /

adverb

1. (not used with a negative) rather; a bit

   she found it somewhat less easy than he

Word History and Origins

Origin of somewhat¹

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

Example Sentences

The coach of one team of under-18s appeared somewhat anxious before the start of the competition.

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So is the Apple Watch, which evolved from a somewhat marginal digital fashion statement into a widely used health and fitness device.

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Schwartz said macroeconomic conditions are “somewhat complex but quite resilient,” adding that Carlyle’s internal analyses weren’t flashing danger signs.

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Some economists have expected that momentum to correct somewhat in the second half of the year.

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It did, somewhat, but not nearly as much as Wall Street pros expected.

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