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

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adverb

: in some degree or measure : slightly

Synonyms

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

Agapanthus roots are fleshy and somewhat brittle. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025

Given that Green Bay also scored the game’s first two touchdowns, the Cowboys’ resilience was somewhat remarkable. —Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025

Debbe Dunning replaced Pamela Anderson on Home Improvement — which made for a somewhat awkward atmosphere when the Baywatch star made a guest appearance on the show several years after her original exit. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025

By the time Canales decided to go for a long field goal with Fitzgerald, from two yards closer, the game was somewhat out of hand in the second quarter. —Mike Kaye september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025

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

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: in some measure : slightly

somewhat comfortable