Synonyms for

Somewhat

Verb / ˈsʌˈmwʌt / / ˈsʌˈmhwʌt / Another word for somewhat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to some degree; a little

Synonyms & similar words

slightly fairly passably pretty jolly reasonably unreasonably middling immoderately moreorless moderately partly slightly moderately rather

Synonyms by register

Formal

partially moderately to some extent in part

Informal

kinda sorta a bit a little

Literary

rather fairly

Antonyms

completely entirely fully totally wholly absolutely perfectly

Common collocations

  • somewhat difficult
  • somewhat unusual
  • somewhat concerned
  • somewhat surprised
  • somewhat limited
  • somewhat satisfied
  • somewhat better

Word family

adverb somewhat

Usage note

Somewhat is an adverb used to indicate a degree or extent. It is generally considered neutral in register and is widely applicable in most contexts.

Example sentences

  1. She was somewhat surprised to see her friend at the park.
  2. He ate somewhat quickly because he was hungry.
  3. The dog was somewhat afraid of the thunderstorm.
  4. The teacher was somewhat disappointed with the test scores.
  5. The movie was somewhat boring, but the ending was good.

Quotes

  • The best teacher is not the one who knows most but the one who is most capable of reducing knowledge to that simple compound of the obvious and wonderful. He is great who can do the former; he is greater who can do the latter. -somewhat.
  • The more you know, the sadder you get. -somewhat.
  • The truth is rarely pure and never simple. -somewhat.

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