Somewhat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌmwɒt/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Somewhat is an adverb meaning To a limited extent or degree; not completely.
Meaning
To a limited extent or degree; not completely.
More Meanings
- (UK, meiosis) Very.
- A certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.
- A person or thing of importance; a somebody.
- (archaic) Something.
Example Sentences
That hat seems somewhat small for him.
its taste, which is plainly acid, and somewhat rough
The decision to shave or not is a somewhat personal one.
The searing heat cooled somewhat as the sun set in the evening.
Word Forms
- somewhats
Synonyms for somewhat
Depending on context, synonyms include acceptably, adequately, averagely, fairly, halfway, indifferent.
Antonyms for somewhat
Common opposites include absolutely, quite, wholly, totally, all-out, blind.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moderately, slightly, fairly, reasonably, passably, middling.
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