Somewhat — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

pronoun adverb /ˈsəm-ˌ(h)wət/ some·what

Meaning & Definition of Somewhat

Somewhat (pronoun)

  1. something

Somewhat (adverb)

  1. in some degree or measure, slightly

Somewhat (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to some degree or extent

    "wear a jacket as it's somewhat chilly today"

    similar: enough, fairly, kind of, kindly (chiefly Southern), like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, sort of, a bit, after a sort, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, of sorts, to a degree
    related: acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably, little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, vaguely, half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partway
    near: awfully, beastly, deadly, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, frightfully, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, mightily, mortally, particularly, surpassingly, terribly, very, considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Somewhat

The most common words with a similar meaning to Somewhat:

Chiefly Southern: kindly
enough, fairly, kind of, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, sort of, a bit, after a sort, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, of sorts, to a degree

Related Words for Somewhat

acceptably, decently, passably, tolerably, little, negligibly, nominally, slightly, vaguely, half, halfway, incompletely, part, partially, partly, partway

Near Antonyms of Somewhat

awfully, beastly, deadly, especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, frightfully, greatly, heavily, highly, hugely, mightily, mortally, particularly, surpassingly, terribly, very, considerably, extensively, significantly, substantially

Origin & Etymology of Somewhat

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Somewhat

Words & Phrases Containing Somewhat

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Frequently Asked Questions about Somewhat

What does "Somewhat" mean?

"Somewhat" means something. As an a pronoun and an adverb, it is defined as: something.

What is another word for "Somewhat"?

Other words for "Somewhat" include enough, fairly, kind of, kindly, like, moderately, more or less and pretty. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Somewhat" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Somewhat"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Somewhat". Common alternatives include enough, fairly, kind of, kindly, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite and rather.

How do you use "Somewhat" in a sentence?

Examples of "Somewhat" in a sentence: "wear a jacket as it's somewhat chilly today".

Is "Somewhat" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Somewhat" can be used as a pronoun and an adverb, depending on the context.

Is "Somewhat" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Somewhat" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Somewhat"?

"Somewhat" is pronounced /ˈsəm-ˌ(h)wət/ and divided into syllables as some·what.

What is the origin of the word "Somewhat"?

First known use: 13th century.