Somewhat: meaning, definitions and examples
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somewhat
[ หsสmหwสt ]
used to indicate a partial degree or extent
To some extent, but not very great; slightly.
Synonyms
a little, partly, to some degree
Examples of usage
- He was somewhat surprised by the news.
- She felt somewhat nervous before the interview.
- The movie was somewhat entertaining, but not amazing.
used to indicate a vague or unspecified degree or amount
To a moderate extent or by a moderate amount.
Synonyms
fairly, moderately, reasonably
Examples of usage
- The project is somewhat challenging, but manageable.
- I feel somewhat better after resting for a while.
Translations
Translations of the word "somewhat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น um pouco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเค เคนเคฆ เคคเค
๐ฉ๐ช etwas
๐ฎ๐ฉ agak
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะตัะพ
๐ต๐ฑ nieco
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ
๐ซ๐ท quelque peu
๐ช๐ธ algo
๐น๐ท biraz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ค์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูู ุญุฏ ู ุง
๐จ๐ฟ ponฤkud
๐ธ๐ฐ trochu
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็น
๐ธ๐ฎ nekako
๐ฎ๐ธ nokkuรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bir qษdษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ algo
Etymology
The word 'somewhat' originated from the Middle English term 'sumwhat', which combined 'some' and 'what'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, 'somewhat' has evolved to signify a degree or extent, often denoting a partial or moderate amount.