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

"At least they would be somewhat separated from local communities," he says.

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While Chelsea are unbeaten, much of their start to the season has been somewhat unconvincing.

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The 2nd Avenue Q train extension, which was completed in 2017 after a nine-year, somewhat controversial construction process, also made the neighborhood more accessible.

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The vocals were unmistakably D'Angelo, but the album had a somewhat different sound.

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Despite maintaining somewhat of an illusion that they’re not friends offstage, there’s a mutual admiration between the two.

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