somewhat

Meanings

• adverb

  to a certain degree or extent; more or less; fairly; moderately

• adverb

  approximately; about; roughly

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsʌmwʌt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with somewhat
modem , tombstone , gloomstone , loomstone

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Homophones

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1. somewhat (English) : meaning 1: to a certain degree or extent; more or less; fairly; moderately
   

2. somewhat (English) : meaning 2: approximately; about; roughly
   

3. somewhat (English) : another person or thing
   

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Variants

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somewhat , somewhat of

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Forms

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somewhat more, somewhat less, somewhat similar, somewhat different

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Etymology

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Old English swāmōd, from swā 'so' + mōd 'mode'. The meaning has evolved from 'according to the mode or custom' to 'to a degree' or 'approximately'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'somewhat' has 6 letters.

2. The term 'somewhat' is used more frequently in formal writing than in casual conversation.

3. The word 'somewhat' is often used in combination with other words, such as 'somewhat similar' or 'somewhat different', to provide more context and clarity to its meaning.

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Related Concepts

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1. approximately: A term that is closely related to 'somewhat' in meaning, as both words convey a sense of being near but not exactly at the mark.

2. moderately: A term that is related to 'somewhat' in the sense that both words can be used to describe a degree or extent, but 'moderately' is more specific and implies a balanced or average condition.

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Culture

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The term 'somewhat' has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music to convey a sense of ambiguity, uncertainty, or nuance. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the phrase 'a little' is used interchangeably with 'somewhat' to describe the characters' feelings and actions.

How to Memorize "somewhat"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with 'somewhat' placed in the middle, representing a balance between two extremes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'somewhat' with the image of a person or object that is neither completely one thing nor another.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'somewhat' means 'to a certain degree' or 'approximately'.

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