Synonyms
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
Christian Wienberg, Fortune Europe, 16 Apr. 2024
Rain Poncho $24 Rain in Ireland is a constant, if not somewhat irksome, companion.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
But Grove has a somewhat unique ability to get her Democratic colleagues on board, especially around bills that focus on vulnerable women and kids, said Sen. Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento), a co-author on SB 1043.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Despite a somewhat cooler start in the 50s, mostly sunny skies should help lift afternoon highs to the mid-70s.
—Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
While Americans are scrambling to file last minute returns, things are somewhat more complicated for corporations.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
My small children were resolutely enthusiastic about the endeavor, my wife somewhat less so.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Even though Chris Squire’s thunderous bass is somewhat low in these mixes, Progeny offers illuminating insight into the touring routine of a band that, at that time, appeared to exist in a permanent state of grace.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
Then came the showers and icy offerings from the somewhat ominous clouds.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Adverb
Shortly before noon Copenhagen time, images indicated that the fire had died down somewhat though large flames were still visible and the air in the central part of the city was heavy with smoke.
—Christian Wienberg, Fortune Europe, 16 Apr. 2024
Rain Poncho $24 Rain in Ireland is a constant, if not somewhat irksome, companion.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
But Grove has a somewhat unique ability to get her Democratic colleagues on board, especially around bills that focus on vulnerable women and kids, said Sen. Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento), a co-author on SB 1043.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Despite a somewhat cooler start in the 50s, mostly sunny skies should help lift afternoon highs to the mid-70s.
—Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
While Americans are scrambling to file last minute returns, things are somewhat more complicated for corporations.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 15 Apr. 2024
My small children were resolutely enthusiastic about the endeavor, my wife somewhat less so.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Even though Chris Squire’s thunderous bass is somewhat low in these mixes, Progeny offers illuminating insight into the touring routine of a band that, at that time, appeared to exist in a permanent state of grace.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
Then came the showers and icy offerings from the somewhat ominous clouds.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
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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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