Somewhat

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌmˌhwɑt/

Definitions of somewhat

adverb to some extent or degree

Example Sentences

A1 I am somewhat tired after the long walk.

A2 She is somewhat shy around new people.

B1 The movie was somewhat entertaining, but not great.

B2 The results of the experiment were somewhat inconclusive.

C1 His explanation was somewhat confusing, but I think I understand.

C2 The new policy is somewhat controversial among the employees.

Examples of somewhat in a Sentence

formal The results of the study were somewhat inconclusive.

informal I'm feeling somewhat tired after staying up late last night.

slang The new movie was somewhat meh, not as good as I expected.

figurative Her explanation was somewhat like trying to explain quantum physics to a toddler.

Grammatical Forms of somewhat

• past tense: somewhated
• plural: somewhats
• comparative: more somewhat
• superlative: most somewhat
• present tense: somewhat
• future tense: will somewhat
• perfect tense: have somewhated
• continuous tense: is somewhating
• singular: somewhat
• positive degree: somewhat
• infinitive: to somewhat
• gerund: somewhating
• participle: somewhated

Origin and Evolution of somewhat

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'somewhat' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'some' and 'what'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'somewhat' has evolved to mean to some extent or degree, indicating a moderate amount or level of something.