Somewhat Definition & Meaning
somewhat
- adverb
- to a small degree or extent; "his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory"; "the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other"
- to a moderately sufficient extent or degree; "pretty big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him"; "the shoes are priced reasonably"; "he is fairly clever with computers"
"Somewhat" in song lyrics
See how somewhat is used in real songs:
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"Now Lucy was 37, and introverted somewhat"
Aesop Rock — No Regrets -
"I guess I'll take the blame as I know somewhat"
Little Prince — The Little Prince Song
Words that rhyme with somewhat
Usage tips for "somewhat"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "somewhat" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for somewhat to find words that pair well.
Use "somewhat" in a verse
Now that you know what "somewhat" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does somewhat mean?
- to a small degree or extent; "his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory"; "the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other" to a moderately sufficient extent or degree; "pretty big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him"; "the shoes are priced reasonably"; "he is fairly clever with computers"
- What part of speech is somewhat?
- Somewhat is an adverb.
- How many definitions does somewhat have?
- Somewhat has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).