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somewhat

/ˈsʌmwʌt/adverb2 syllables

Somewhat means: to certain extent or degree.

Synonyms for somewhat24

adverb, as in to certain extent or degree

reasonably, moderately, pretty, jolly, fairly, middling, passably

adverb, as in to a small degree or extent

slightly, more or less

also used for somewhat

a bit, a touch, only just, acceptably, adequately, averagely, halfway, in a way, indifferent, absolutely, ever so, quite, above a bit, sorely, horribly

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What does somewhat mean?2

adverb

1

to certain extent or degree“pretty big”

2

to a small degree or extent“his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with somewhat?13

one syllable

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two syllables

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Somewhat in a sentence

  • When you analyse what he says, it seems somewhat naïve and simplistic.Voider
  • Erkin's definitely a good guy, but just has a somewhat weak character.FeuDRenais2
  • The number of unrecorded cases, however, will probably be somewhat higher.sundown
  • The number of unrecorded cases, however, is likely to be somewhat higher.sundown
  • The berry has a somewhat tart flavor, fairly earthy with traces of sweetness.CM
  • Strictly speaking, his view differs somewhat from that of his opponents.CM
  • Strictly speaking, his view differs somewhat from mine.unknown
  • Marcus was somewhat shy, preferring to keep his views to himself.sundown

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