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somewhat
What does somewhat mean?
somewhat (adverb): to a limited extent or degree; not completely.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use somewhat in a sentence?
- The crowd was somewhat larger than expected, perhaps due to the good weather. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- The decision to shave or not is a somewhat personal one. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- The searing heat cooled somewhat as the sun set in the evening. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce somewhat?
/ˈsʌmwʌt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does somewhat come from?
From some + what.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of somewhat?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “somewhat” mean?
from a given time onwards; longer, again
Not quite: that's what anymore means.
at, near or towards the rear of something
Not quite: that's what backward means.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
Not quite: that's what aboard means.
to a limited extent or degree; not completely
Right! That's what “somewhat” means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “somewhat”?
likewise
Not quite: likewise means something else.
upstairs
Not quite: upstairs means something else.
moreover
Not quite: moreover means something else.
slightly
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