B2adverblanguageacademic
US/ˈsʌm.wɑːt/
UK/ˈsʌm.wɒt/
to some degree; a little but not very much
In context
I was somewhat surprised that she didn't invite me to the wedding.
Prices in Da Nang are somewhat lower than in Ho Chi Minh City.
The situation has improved somewhat since the new manager arrived.
Words that go with somewhat
adverb + adjective
- somewhat surprisedHe seemed somewhat surprised by the question.
- somewhat differentThe second book is somewhat different from the first.
- somewhat similarThai and Lao are somewhat similar languages.
- somewhat betterI feel somewhat better after a good sleep.
verb + adverb
- improve somewhatSales improved somewhat in the last quarter.