HyperDic: somewhat

English > 2 senses of the word somewhat:
ADVERBallsomewhat, slightly, more or lessto a small degree or extent
allsomewhat, reasonably, moderately, pretty, jolly, fairly, middling, passablyto a moderately sufficient extent or degree
somewhat > pronunciation
Soundssah'mhhwah't; sah'mwah't
Rhymesabbot ... zealot / Zealot: 372 rhymes with aht...
English > somewhat: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningTo a small degree or extent.
Example"his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory"
Synonymsslightly, more or less
Spanishalgo, levemente, ligeramente
Catalanlleugerament
English > somewhat: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningTo a moderately sufficient extent or degree.
Synonymsreasonably, moderately, pretty, jolly, fairly, middling, passably
Oppositeunreasonably, immoderatelyTo a degree that exceeds the bounds or reason or moderation
Spanishbastante, moderadamente
Catalanextremadament, força

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