Formed in Middle English from some and what, first recorded around the late twelfth or early thirteenth century for a certain amount or degree.
Formed in Middle English from some and what, first recorded around the late twelfth or early thirteenth century for a certain amount or degree.
What does somewhat mean?
Somewhat usually means to a limited or moderate degree, so a statement is partly true but not very strong.
Is somewhat formal?
Somewhat is neutral to rather formal. It often sounds more careful than a bit or kind of.
Where does somewhat go in a sentence?
Somewhat often comes before an adjective, adverb, or comparative, as in somewhat tired or somewhat more expensive.
Can somewhat come after a verb?
Yes. A sentence like the situation changed somewhat means it changed to a limited degree.
What does somewhat of mean?
Somewhat of can mean to some degree, as in somewhat of a mystery, or more formally part of something.
Is somewhat the same as very?
No. Somewhat weakens or limits a statement, while very makes it stronger.
Can somewhat be a pronoun?
Yes, but the pronoun sense meaning something or some part is formal and much less common today.
How is somewhat pronounced?
Somewhat is commonly pronounced /ˈsʌmˌwɑt/.