somewhat of

phrase

: to some degree

—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite

We have somewhat of a problem.

To say he has improved is somewhat of an understatement.

Examples of somewhat of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, Andrew has had somewhat of a win, after Thames Valley Police acknowledged that officers used unlawful search warrants to get information from Andrew’s homes. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2026

This makes the ongoing El Niño somewhat of a food supply wild card. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

The episode served as somewhat of a series reboot for the show, with its titular character now coaching a women’s soccer team instead of a men’s program. — Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

Who will be playing for the Yankees remains somewhat of a mystery, as Boone has noted that there are more roster spots up in the air than there usually is this time of year. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for somewhat of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove