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

/ ˈsʌmˌwɒt /

adverb

1. (not used with a negative) rather; a bit

   she found it somewhat less easy than he

Word History and Origins

Origin of somewhat¹

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

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, his personality arc is somewhat constructed on problematic architecture.

From Salon

Astana is an unusual place, a shiny – somewhat soulless – concrete metropolis purpose built in 1997 as the new capital city of the country.

From BBC

There’s definitely an unpredictability theme going on because “The Five” can get somewhat fiery at times, but not for the reasons one would think.

From Los Angeles Times

The Norwegian's astonishingly-high standards dipped somewhat last season, despite netting 22 times in 31 league appearances.

From BBC

“The content of that speech and Q&A suggest that the two sides have somewhat aligned on these issues,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

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