SOMEWHAT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SOMEWHAT?

Need another word that means the same as “somewhat”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “somewhat” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Somewhat” are: fairly, jolly, middling, moderately, passably, pretty, reasonably, more or less, slightly, a little, a little bit, to some extent, to some degree, up to a point, in some measure, rather, quite, within limits, relatively, comparatively, marginally

Somewhat as an Adverb

Definitions of "Somewhat" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “somewhat” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• To a small degree or extent.
• To certain extent or degree.
• To a moderately sufficient extent or degree.
• To a moderate extent or by a moderate amount; rather.

Synonyms of "Somewhat" as an adverb (21 Words)

a little	Not much.
a little bit	Not much.
comparatively	To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively. Inflation was comparatively low.
fairly	In conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating. He is fairly clever with computers.
in some measure	To or toward the inside of.
jolly	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. He is jolly busy.
marginally	In a marginal manner. He s marginally worse than he was.
middling	To certain extent or degree. Middling rich.
moderately	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. Both hotels are moderately priced.
more or less	Comparative of much; to a greater degree or extent.
passably	In a way that is just good enough; reasonably. He was passably attractive.
pretty	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. He looked pretty fit for his age.
quite	Of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative. This is quite a different problem.
rather	To a degree (not used with a negative. I rather think he wants me to marry him.
reasonably	In a sensible way. Ski wear which looks good and is reasonably priced.
relatively	Regarded in comparison with something else rather than absolutely; quite. They were very poor but relatively speaking they had been lucky.
slightly	To a small degree or extent. Slightly built.
to some degree	Imprecise but fairly close to correct.
to some extent	Imprecise but fairly close to correct.
up to a point	To a more central or a more northerly place.
within limits	On the inside.

Usage Examples of "Somewhat" as an adverb

• A somewhat thicker book.
• His arguments were somewhat self-contradictory.
• Matters have improved somewhat since then.

Associations of "Somewhat" (30 Words)

bit	The cutting part of a drill usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press. He had a bit of good luck.
camouflage	Hide or disguise the presence of a person animal or object by means of camouflage. The troops camouflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory.
comparatively	To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively. Inflation was comparatively low.
exaggerate	To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth. He was apt to exaggerate any aches and pains.
fairly	To certain extent or degree. I was fairly certain she had nothing to do with the affair.
few	The RAF pilots who took part in the Battle of Britain. A world that increasingly belongs to the few.
girlfriend	Any female friend. Mary and her girlfriend organized the party.
intersect	Divide (something) by passing or lying across it. Lines of latitude and longitude intersect at right angles.
least	Used in names of very small animals and plants e g least shrew. He has the least talent of anyone.
less	Of lower rank or importance. Less quickly.
little	Informal small and of little importance. I m tired of your petty little schemes.
minimum	The least possible. Minimum wage.
moderately	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. Growth continues moderately.
overdo	Do, use, or carry to excess; exaggerate. I d overdone the garlic in the curry.
overlap	A part or amount which overlaps. Two new series overlapped.
part	Go one s own way move apart. Hold the furthest part of your leg that you can reach.
partially	Only in part; to a limited extent. A partially open door.
partly	In part; in some degree; not wholly. I felt partly to blame.
portion	The allotment of some amount by dividing something. They portioned the meat perfectly.
preferably	More readily or willingly. He would like a place of his own preferably outside the town.
pretty	Make pretty or attractive. He looked pretty fit for his age.
rather	More readily or willingly. He didn t call rather or instead he wrote her a letter.
ravishing	Delightful; entrancing. A ravishing blonde.
reasonably	To a moderate or acceptable degree; fairly. A constable who reasonably believes a breach of the peace is about to take place.
resemble	Appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to. They resembled each other closely.
section	Divide into sections. The New York Times business section.
sector	The minimum track length that can be assigned to store information unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes. He was helpless in an important sector of his life.
slightly	To a small degree or extent. The children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other.
some	To some extent quite a lot. Having some friends over.
wee	A short time. The lyrics are a wee bit too sweet and sentimental.