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1somewhat

pronoun some·what \-ˌ(h)wät, -ˌ(h)wət, (ˌ)səm-ˈ\

—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite

Full Definition of SOMEWHAT

:  something
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First Known Use of SOMEWHAT

13th century

2somewhat

adverb

: in a small amount or degree : to some degree

Full Definition of SOMEWHAT

:  in some degree or measure :  slightly

First Known Use of SOMEWHAT

13th century
SOMEWHAT Defined for Kids

1somewhat

pronoun some·what \ˈsəm-ˌhwät, -ˌwät, -ˌhwət, -ˌwət\

Definition of SOMEWHAT for Kids

:  some amount or extent <It came as somewhat of a surprise.>

2somewhat

adverb

Definition of SOMEWHAT for Kids

:  to some extent <The instructions were somewhat confusing.>

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