Somewhat
/ˈsʌmwʌt/
Definitions
To a certain extent or degree.
/ˈsʌmwʌt/
To a certain extent or degree; to some extent.
The weather is somewhat chilly today.
💡 Simply: It's like saying "a little bit." If you're a *little* bit hungry, you're *somewhat* hungry. Or if a test was *a little* bit hard, it was *somewhat* hard.
👶 For kids: It means a little bit. Like if your toy is *somewhat* broken, it's a little bit broken.
More Examples
I am somewhat concerned about the results.
The cake was somewhat dry, but still tasty.
How It's Used
"I'm somewhat tired after the long journey."
"The movie was somewhat disappointing."
"The data suggests a somewhat positive correlation."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
somewhat of a
To a certain extent or to a degree, used to describe a person or thing having characteristics of something.
"He is somewhat of a perfectionist."
From Middle English 'somewhat', a compound of 'some' and 'what', indicating a degree or amount.
Used extensively since the Middle English period, with its meaning remaining relatively consistent over time.
Memory tip
Think of "some" and "what" - it gives you a partial answer or description.
Word Origin
"of some degree or amount"