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Dictionarysomewhat
adverb

somewhat

To some degree.

The new schedule is somewhat easier for our team.

Etymology
someEnglishunspecified amount
+whatEnglishthing; amount

The older compound could mean something or a certain amount. Its degree use retains the idea of an unspecified limited amount.

More examples

  • I am somewhat surprised by her answer.
  • The weather has improved somewhat since yesterday.
  • We approach the problem somewhat differently.

Similar words

slightly
Emphasizes that the degree or amount is small.
rather
Often suggests a greater degree and can express surprise.