somewhat

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/ˈsʌm.wɑːt/

adverb
to some degree

somewhat in a sentence

  • “He had a somewhat murky past.”
  • “The resort has changed somewhat over the last few years.”
  • “She's somewhat more confident than she used to be.”
  • “We were somewhat tired after our long walk.”

What does “somewhat” mean?

somewhat (adverb) means to some degree. It is pronounced /ˈsʌm.wɑːt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "somewhat" mean?
somewhat (adverb) means: to some degree
How do you pronounce "somewhat"?
"somewhat" is pronounced /ˈsʌm.wɑːt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "somewhat" in a sentence?
Here is "somewhat" used in a sentence: He had a somewhat murky past.

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