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First Known Use of somewhat
13th century
Definition of somewhat
:in some degree or measure :slightly
Examples of somewhat in a Sentence
He felt somewhat awkward in his suit.
Our work has progressed somewhat.
The course is somewhat more difficult than I was told it would be.
Recent Examples of somewhat from the Web
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But real all-day drinking—purposeful, intentional day-long consumption—is somewhat of a lost art form, an activity that requires some planning and intent, not to mention stamina, determination, and guts.
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Tight ends have been somewhat idle at Notre Dame since Tyler Eifert tied for the team lead in receptions (50) and receiving yards (685) in 2012, the year the program last played for a national title.
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That helped somewhat during the Aug. 25 game at Westview against Point Loma, which had a 2-2 score after one quarter and a halftime score of 6-3.
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Peete's loss on offense might be somewhat offset by the Cards recently moving junior Cornelius Sturghill from cornerback to wide receiver.
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The whole lamp lacked balance and was tapered somewhat at one end.
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Still, Houston’s depth is somewhat suspect, and even Allen isn’t really a known quantity.
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Loading After two full days of teasing us with a (somewhat disturbing) serpent video, Taylor Swift’s album announcement is here.
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The Charleston Gazette-Mail seems somewhat stunned by this development.
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First Known Use of somewhat
13th century
somewhat Synonyms
Synonyms
enough, kindly [chiefly Southern], kind of, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, fairly, sort ofRelated Words
acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably; little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, vaguely; half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partwayNear Antonyms
awfully, beastly, deadly, especially, exceedingly (also exceeding), exceptionally, extremely, frightfully, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, mightily, mortally, particularly, surpassingly, terribly, very; considerably, extensively, significantly, substantiallySOMEWHAT Defined for English Language Learners
somewhat
adverb
Definition of somewhat for English Language Learners
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: in a small amount or degree : to some degree
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