some·what
ˈsəm-ˌ(h)wət 
ˈsəm-ˌ(h)wät,
(ˌ)səm-ˈ(h)wət,
(ˌ)səm-ˈ(h)wät
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.
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Adverb
The Iranian response has been somewhat successful despite taking its own significant hits.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
It’s been actually a rangebound, somewhat boring market.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
California workers may be relieved to learn that per-capita incomes moved somewhat in step with oil prices and inflation.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The golden goal is even sparing Rangers fans, somewhat.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for somewhat
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“Somewhat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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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
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