Cool MateMeaning of Somewhat
to some degree
In simple words: To a certain degree or extent.
Somewhat in a sentence
- **somewhat different/similar**
- I was somewhat surprised to see him.
- The situation has changed somewhat since we last met.
- What happened to them remains **somewhat of** a mystery.
- My options are somewhat limited.
- Her version of what happened was somewhat different.
- The minister was looking somewhat bemused.
- The singer, somewhat surprisingly, refused to accept this.
- The system had already been used, albeit somewhat differently, by Marx.
How to use Somewhat
Use 'somewhat' when you want to describe something that is not completely true but partially so. It's neutral, so it's suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'some' + 'what', like having some of a little bit.
Related words
Collocations with Somewhat
- somewhat related
- somewhat different
- somewhat surprised
- somewhat difficult
- somewhat helpful
Synonyms for Somewhat
Opposites of Somewhat
Common mistakes with Somewhat
- 'Somewhat' used incorrectly as an adjective.
- Confused with 'somewhat like' in contexts where 'somewhat' doesn’t need a comparison.
- Overusing 'somewhat' in sentences where a stronger adverb is necessary.
Somewhat appears in
Somewhat in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إلى حد ما
إلى درجة معينة أو حد معين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কিছুটা
কিছুটা বা কোনো পরিমাণে।
- GermanDeutsch
Etwas
Ein bisschen oder bis zu einem gewissen Grad.
- SpanishEspañol
Algo
Hasta cierto grado o extensión.
- Persianفارسی
تا حدی
تا حدی یا به یک اندازه خاص.
- FrenchFrançais
Un peu, Quelque peu
Dans une certaine mesure ou un certain degré.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कुछ हद तक
कुछ हद तक या कुछ हद तक।
- ItalianItaliano
Abbastanza, Un po'
In una certa misura o grado.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Um pouco
Até certo ponto ou grau.
- RussianРусский
отчасти, несколько, в некоторой степени
В некоторой степени или мере.
- Urduاردو
کچھ حد تک
کسی حد تک یا درجے تک۔
- Chinese中文
有点
在一定程度或范围内。
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Frequently asked questions about Somewhat
What does Somewhat mean?
To a certain degree or extent.
What is the definition of Somewhat?
to some degree
How do you use Somewhat in a sentence?
**somewhat different/similar**
Can you give another example of Somewhat?
I was somewhat surprised to see him.
What are synonyms for Somewhat?
Common alternatives include rather.
What is the opposite of Somewhat?
Opposite meanings include completely, totally, absolutely.
What words go with Somewhat?
It commonly pairs with somewhat related, somewhat different, somewhat surprised, somewhat difficult, somewhat helpful.
What are common mistakes when using Somewhat?
'Somewhat' used incorrectly as an adjective. Confused with 'somewhat like' in contexts where 'somewhat' doesn’t need a comparison. Overusing 'somewhat' in sentences where a stronger adverb is necessary.
How do you pronounce Somewhat?
US: /["/ˈsʌmwʌt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌmwɒt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Somewhat?
Use 'somewhat' when you want to describe something that is not completely true but partially so. It's neutral, so it's suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
What CEFR level is Somewhat?
"Somewhat" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.