somewhat

adverb
UK: /ˈsʌm.wɒt/
US: /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

  1. A little; to some degree.

    1. I am somewhat tired after the long walk.
    2. The movie was somewhat entertaining, but I wouldn't watch it again.

  2. In some way or to some extent; rather.

    1. The task is somewhat difficult for beginners.
    2. Although the evidence is circumstantial, it's somewhat compelling.

Synonyms

someway moderately a little partly rather
somewhat noun

  1. A certain amount or degree.

    1. There is somewhat of a chill in the air.
    2. The project was somewhat of a success, despite initial setbacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "somewhat" in English means: A little; to some degree., In some way or to some extent; rather..

The phonetic transcription of "somewhat" is /ˈsʌm.wɒt/ in British English and /ˈsʌm.wʌt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "somewhat": someway, moderately, a little, partly, rather.

Example usage of "somewhat": "I am somewhat tired after the long walk.". More examples on the page.