请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 somewhat
释义

somewhat

1 of 2

pronoun

some·​what ˈsəm-ˌ How to pronounce somewhat (audio)
(ˌ)səm-ˈ(h)wät,
-ˈ(h)wət
: something

somewhat

2 of 2

adverb

: in some degree or measure : slightly

Synonyms

Adverb

  • enough
  • fairly
  • kind of
  • kindly [chiefly Southern]
  • like
  • moderately
  • more or less
  • pretty
  • quite
  • rather
  • relatively
  • something
  • sort of
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adverb He felt somewhat awkward in his suit. Our work has progressed somewhat. The course is somewhat more difficult than I was told it would be.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
The leader had returned to Washington during the August recess for President Joe Biden’s victory lap—which was somewhat unsubtly disguised as the bill signing for the Inflation Reduction Act. Grace Segers, The New Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Ranging from the wildly practical (lip gloss that actually lasts, Kn95 be damned) to the somewhat magical (a device that dries your hair with light bulbs), they're primed to reinvent beauty — one routine at a time. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 Prices at the pump are averaging $3.72 a gallon, after having crested above $5 a gallon in mid-June, and the president's approval ratings have recovered somewhat. Josh Boak, ajc, 12 Sep. 2022 Curious, then, that while these characters seem to have become somewhat infamous, Nassir Zadeh remains merely admired. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2022 And temperatures, which are normally 93-94 at this time of year, will be somewhat cooler than that — 90 on Monday; 84 on Tuesday; 86 on Wednesday; 88 on Thursday; and 91 on Friday. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 After more than two years of soft pants, Zoom meetings, and virtual one-on-ones, returning to the office may be somewhat of a shock to the system. Kells Mcphillips, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 The pace was fast, in a way that was somewhat exhausting. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 With the Orioles’ postseason hopes narrowed, the National League’s worst team can somewhat return the favor. Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Pronoun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

somewhat 1 of 2

pronoun

some·​what ˈsəm-ˌhwät How to pronounce somewhat (audio)
-ˌwät,
-ˌhwət,
-ˌwət
: some amount or extent
It came as somewhat of a surprise.

somewhat

2 of 2

adverb

: to some extent
The instructions were somewhat confusing.

somewhat

adverb

as in pretty
to some degree or extent wear a jacket as it's somewhat chilly today

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • pretty
  • relatively
  • quite
  • rather
  • fairly
  • something
  • enough
  • moderately
  • like
  • a little
  • a bit
  • a tad
  • kind of
  • sort of
  • to a degree
  • slightly
  • a mite
  • a touch
  • of sorts
  • after a sort
  • kindly
  • vaguely
  • tolerably
  • decently
  • acceptably
  • little
  • passably
  • partially
  • of a sort
  • partly
  • negligibly
  • nominally
  • part
  • more or less
  • incompletely
  • halfway
  • half
  • partway

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • very
  • extremely
  • highly
  • terribly
  • exceedingly
  • particularly
  • heavily
  • awfully
  • greatly
  • especially
  • exceptionally
  • mortally
  • considerably
  • exceeding
  • significantly
  • substantially
  • mightily
  • frightfully
  • hugely
  • deadly
  • surpassingly
  • extensively
  • beastly
See More
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/23 5:25:32