SOMEWHAT Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

somewhat

adverb

Definition of somewhat

as in pretty

to some degree or extent wear a jacket as it's somewhat chilly today

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Recent Examples of somewhat The former was all too common, but the latter part was somewhat new, and the location was a first-time complaint. — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 The administration's deportation program has slipped somewhat in approval during the course of the term, and that is strongly connected to these views. — Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 30 July 2026 There is a somewhat similar area still in existence more nationally, which is known as intentional infliction of emotional distress. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 No doubt Brand New Day will make billions and prove that strategy somewhat correct. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for somewhat

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Kyril is a hands-on, pretty inspirational owner who has a really clear vision for where this football club is going.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
As far as summer jobs go, helping to maintain the Oakland Cemetery is a pretty cool one, even in this heat.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of pretty

Adverb

He was beaten rather handily by Napoleon Solo, the victor, and Iron Honor, in place, and was never a real threat to either horse.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
State lawmakers argued that schools should not be delaying reporting AI nudes until their own probes end but rather should be required to promptly tip off police, who are better positioned to investigate the crimes.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of rather

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Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
This process is intended to give you the opportunity to provide further information so that your circumstances can be reviewed fully and fairly.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of fairly

Adverb

His team spent about a month overlaying influenza trends on card spending, hunting for spikes at drugstores, and found a relationship that was never clean enough to use.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
There was contact across the Mexican’s face, but nowhere near enough to justify a red card for violent conduct.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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