somewhat
adverb · noun
Simple meaning
To a small degree or extent.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsʌmˈwʌt
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Definition
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adverb
To a small degree or extent
To certain extent or degree
To a limited extent or degree; not completely.
UKmeiosis
Very.
noun
More or less; a certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.
A person or thing of importance; a somebody.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Sense: to a small degree or extent
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