somewhat

adverb B2

Meaning

"Somewhat" is used to indicate a moderate degree or extent of something, often suggesting that it is not completely or entirely the case.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "somewhat" with "somewhat of," which is less formal and often unnecessary.

Example Sentences

Are you somewhat interested in joining the new project ?
I am somewhat tired after the long day at work .
The results were somewhat better than we initially expected .
The weather was somewhat colder than we expected today .

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