somewhat

• Adverb, das einen mäßigen Grad oder eine teilweise Zutreffendheit ausdrückt; es schränkt Aussagen über Adjektive oder Verben ein und zeigt an, dass etwas nur in gewissem Maße gilt oder vorhanden ist.

An adverb meaning 'to a moderate extent or degree' or 'a little.' It is used to qualify adjectives or verbs, indicating that something is partially true or present but not completely or strongly.

1. To a moderate degreeB1formal

   To a limited extent or degree; not completely.

   etwas

   • The weather was somewhat cooler than expected.
   • She was somewhat disappointed with the results.
   • His explanation was somewhat confusing.

   Synonymebitfairlylittlemoderatelypartiallyquiteratherslightly

   Antonymeabsolutelycompletelyentirelyfullytotallyutterlywholly

2. Slightly or a littleB1formal

   Used to indicate a small but noticeable amount.

   etwas

   • The price is somewhat higher than last year.
   • I feel somewhat tired after the long journey.
   • The movie was somewhat entertaining, but not great.

   Synonymebitfairlylittlemoderatelyquiteratherslightly

   Antonymecompletelyentirelyfullytotallywholly