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

Jake Connor's receipt of the Man of Steel award in 2025 is somewhat fitting given the mental toughness he has shown in particular to put himself back among Super League's best players since joining Leeds.

From BBC

For those familiar with the bear from Peru, who first appeared on the scene in Bond's 1958 book, A Bear Called Paddington, the sketch is a somewhat different portrayal of the children's character.

From BBC

One difficulty is that consumers are somewhat fickle.

From BBC

The survey found that 80% of the nearly 2,500 Americans polled are very or somewhat concerned about the shutdown's effect on the economy.

From BBC

The corruption revelations tend to range from the somewhat venal — party bigwigs living on limited government salaries enjoying lavish lifestyles — to more insidious allegations of Morena officials in league with organized crime.

From Los Angeles Times

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