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View synonyms for

somewhat

[ suhm-hwuht, -hwot, -hwuht, -wuht, -wot, -wuht ]

adverb

  1. in some measure or degree; to some extent:

    not angry, just somewhat disturbed.



noun

  1. some part, portion, amount, etc.

somewhat

/ ˈʌˌɒ /

adverb

  1. not used with a negative rather; a bit

    she found it somewhat less easy than he

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of somewhat1

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English; some + what
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Example Sentences

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He said that "Europe has little choice now but to lower its demands somewhat" in negotiations, as it seeks to diversify trading partners.

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Belatedly and somewhat impersonally, the Israeli prime minister's office issued a two sentence offer of condolences on Thursday night.

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This season's FA Cup has produced its fair share of surprises leading to a somewhat unfamiliar look to this weekend's semi-finals.

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Additionally, she said the man's remains revealed the story of a "short and somewhat brutal life".

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Supporters argued that the body's outsider status - and somewhat vague mandate - would increase its effectiveness.

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