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

Earlier theoretical work on somewhat smaller intermediate-mass black holes had suggested that a gas-enshrouded configuration like this could enable very rapid black hole growth in the early universe.

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In this area, the team excavated two new Edmontosaurus mummies, a younger individual and a somewhat older one, both preserving large, continuous patches of the external skin surface.

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Its function is somewhat similar to the lymphatic system that operates throughout the body.

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Apple’s divergent path has become somewhat controversial on Wall Street, with some investors worried the company has fallen behind on AI because of underinvestment.

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Apple’s divergent path has become somewhat controversial on Wall Street, with some investors worried the company has fallen behind on AI because of underinvestment.

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