somewhat

1 of 2

pronoun

some·​what ˈsəm-ˌ 

(ˌ)səm-ˈ(h)wät,

-ˈ(h)wət

: something

somewhat

2 of 2

adverb

: in some degree or measure : slightly

Synonyms

Adverb

• enough
• fairly
• kind of
• kindly [chiefly Southern]
• like
• moderately
• more or less
• pretty
• quite
• rather
• relatively
• something
• sort of

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

Adverb

The city’s recent efforts to somewhat replicate the refugee resettlement system with asylum seekers in Buffalo can be a model to help set up migrants in places that’ll welcome them without having to continue overburdening the city shelter system. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024

Today’s daily digit A somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. —David Streit, Washington Post, 13 June 2024

High-Functioning Depression Symptoms What qualifies as high-functioning depression is still somewhat subjective, as there's little to no research on the condition. —Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 June 2024

But the majority of the money will go toward supporting Democrats in red states where there are somewhat attainable objectives. —Isabella Murray, ABC News, 10 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Pronoun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing somewhat

• somewhat of

Kids Definition

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