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somewhat

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌmˌwʌt]

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Learn how to use somewhat in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “degree”

(adverb) when something is a little or somewhat true, but not completely. It means that you think something is true to a certain point, but there are still some doubts or limitations.

Example

I am somewhat tired after playing outside all day.

Example

She is not somewhat happy; she looks very upset.

Example

Are you somewhat interested in going to the park?

Context: “comparison”

(adverb) when you want to say that two things are similar, but not exactly the same. It means they have some likeness, but there are clear differences.

Example

The two paintings are somewhat alike, but differ in style.

Example

The book is not somewhat similar to the movie; they tell entirely different stories.

Example

How are these two designs somewhat different from each other?

How to pronounce somewhat

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌmˌwʌt]

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