somewhat

pronoun

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some·what | \ ˈsəm-ˌ

; (ˌ)səm-ˈ(h)wät, -ˈ(h)wət \

Definition of somewhat

(Entry 1 of 2)

: something

somewhat

adverb

Definition of somewhat (Entry 2 of 2)

: in some degree or measure : slightly

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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 Public school enrollment across the state plummeted last year, Chalkbeat reported, creating somewhat of a mystery over where missing students ended up. — Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 6 Oct. 2021 The expansion could allow one outpost to focus on manufacturing while the other becomes somewhat of a barrelhouse for aging and testing. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2021 The thing is, until Bam Adebayo becomes somewhat of a volume outside shooter, the defensive inclination will remain to pack the paint, since that most often would be where he is headed. — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 29 Sep. 2021 Since taping, Cicolini has emerged as somewhat of a local celebrity and rightfully so — her innovative, Abbruzzo-style approach to proteins that many unadventurous eaters shy away from (like tripe, liver and heart) is food artistry at its finest. — Joey Skladany, PEOPLE.com, 27 Sep. 2021 In a country where octogenarians rule the political elite class, Kono is considered a younger, upstart candidate and somewhat of a social media whiz. — Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2021 Women's sports legislation has popped up in several states and become somewhat of a litmus test in conservative media. — Sam Dorman, Fox News, 24 Sep. 2021 Moving days are somewhat of a national pastime, often involving friends and family instead of professionals. — Marcel Krueger, CNN, 23 Sep. 2021 But in this rare instance his bloated $31 million salary is somewhat of an asset, nearly matching Simmons’ $33 million number. — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 23 Sep. 2021

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