somewhat

Plural

somewhats

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.To a limited extent or degree; not completely.

   • That hat seems somewhat small for him.
   • The decision to shave or not is a somewhat personal one.
   • The searing heat cooled somewhat as the sun set in the evening.

2. 2.Very.

   • That hat seems somewhat small for him.

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.

   • Somewhat of his good sense will suffer, in this transfusion, and much of the beauty of his thoughts will be lost.

2. 2.A person or thing of importance; a somebody.

   • Am I to blame for this, / That here come those that worship me? Ha! ha! / They think that I am somewhat. What am I?

Overall

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By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Rare

General reading & writing

Uncommon

Academic

Rare

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• slightly

Word family

• some