somewhat

somewhat is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈsʌmwɒt/
• (US) IPA: /ˈsʌmwɑt/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

Adverb

Positive somewhat

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (formal) a little, not very

   What happens in the classroom can be somewhat different from the lesson plan.

   She was somewhat surprised to find her name in the morning paper.

   His guitar playing has changed somewhat since the band's first CD.

Synonyms

• slightly
• moderately
• sort of
• kind of
• quite
• rather

See also

• hedge