somewhat

A little or to some degree, but not completely.

• The room is somewhat small.
• I was somewhat surprised by her answer.
• Prices have fallen somewhat since last month.

Similar words: rather, a little, to some extent

Common phrases: somewhat different, somewhat surprised, somewhat better, somewhat difficult

To a great degree; used to make a description stronger.

• The beast was somewhat fierce indeed.
• He was somewhat astonished at this extraordinary sight.
• Her courage was somewhat remarkable, even among heroes.

Similar words: very, extremely

Opposites: slightly

Common phrases: somewhat remarkable, somewhat fierce, somewhat distressed

A little, rather than a lot.

• Their plan is somewhat different.
• This bag holds somewhat less than that one.
• The second room was somewhat larger.

Similar words: a little

Common phrases: somewhat different, somewhat less, somewhat more, somewhat smaller