somewhat.
To a limited extent or degree; not completely.
Meaning & usage
To a limited extent or degree; not completely.
The crowd was somewhat larger than expected, perhaps due to the good weather.
The decision to shave or not is a somewhat personal one.
Very.
That hat seems somewhat small for him.
Where this word comes from
From some + what.
Something.
Where this word comes from
From some + what.
A certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.
A person or thing of importance; a somebody.
Where this word comes from
From some + what.
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