somewhat

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pronoun

some·​what ˈsəm-ˌ(h)wət 

ˈsəm-ˌ(h)wät, 

(ˌ)səm-ˈ(h)wət, 

(ˌ)səm-ˈ(h)wät

: something

somewhat

2 of 2

adverb

: in some degree or measure : slightly

Synonyms of somewhat

Adverb

• pretty
• relatively
• quite
• rather
• fairly
• something
• enough

Examples of somewhat in a Sentence

Adverb

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 on the Web

Adverb

But with The Social Reckoning not playing festivals ahead of its October 9 premiere and a trailer that looked alarmingly chintzy, the buzz is somewhat lacking for that movie. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

On Thursday, members of The Times editorial staff gathered to celebrate Swed, but the mood was somewhat somber. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Through Week 17, teams from the legacy conference are slated to play in 96 national TV windows, while AFC appearances are somewhat harder to come by (65). — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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Word History

First Known Use

Pronoun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing somewhat

• somewhat of

Rhymes for somewhat

• butternut
• cocoanut
• coconut
• hazelnut
• undercut
• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut

Kids Definition

somewhat

1 of 2 pronoun

some·​what ˈsəm-ˌ(h)wät 

-ˌ(h)wət;

(ˌ)səm-ˈ(h)wät, 

-ˈ(h)wət

: some unspecified part or amount : something

somewhat of what you say is true

somewhat

2 of 2 adverb

: in some measure : slightly

somewhat comfortable