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somewhat

American  
[suhm-hwuht, -hwot, -hwuht, -wuht, -wot, -wuht] / ˈsʌmˌʰwʌt, -ˌʰwɒt, -ʰwət, -ˌwʌt, -ˌwɒt, -wət /

adverb

  1. in some measure or degree; to some extent.

    not angry, just somewhat disturbed.

noun

  1. some part, portion, amount, etc.

somewhat British  
/ ˈsʌmˌwɒt /

adverb

  1. (not used with a negative) rather; a bit

    she found it somewhat less easy than he
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Etymology

Origin of somewhat

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English; some + what

Example Sentences

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One-third of Americans are somewhat or extremely pessimistic about the potential impact of AI on their careers.

From MarketWatch

Overall, nearly half of the respondents, 45%, said they are somewhat or very concerned.

From Los Angeles Times

Britons paid more again in shops this month, with the early effects of the Middle East war somewhat offset by retailer promotions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indeed, one reason economists are somewhat sanguine about higher energy prices is that last year’s tax law is putting cash in Americans’ pockets through bigger tax refunds and lower paycheck withholding.

From The Wall Street Journal

The statistics appear to back up Campbell's argument somewhat.

From BBC

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