Somewhat (adverb):
- To a moderate extent or by a moderate amount; slightly:
- Example: “I was somewhat surprised by the news.”
- Example: “The movie was somewhat entertaining.”
Prepositions Used with “Somewhat”
“Somewhat” is typically used without a preposition, as it directly modifies adjectives or verbs to indicate a moderate degree.
Collocations with “Somewhat”
- Somewhat surprised
- Somewhat better
- Somewhat similar
- Somewhat different
- Somewhat confusing
- Somewhat difficult
- Somewhat important
- Somewhat interesting
- Somewhat unexpected
- Somewhat hesitant
- Somewhat unusual
- Somewhat familiar
- Somewhat strange
- Somewhat worried
- Somewhat annoyed
- Somewhat complex
- Somewhat challenging
- Somewhat easier
- Somewhat reluctant
- Somewhat clearer
Example Sentences
- I was somewhat surprised by his reaction.
- The weather today is somewhat better than yesterday.
- Her explanation was somewhat confusing.
- He seemed somewhat hesitant to agree.
- The results were somewhat different from what we expected.
- She found the task somewhat challenging.
- His answer was somewhat vague.
- The book was somewhat interesting, but not compelling.
- She felt somewhat relieved after the test.
- The situation is somewhat similar to last year.
- He was somewhat worried about the outcome.
- The story was somewhat difficult to follow.
- They were somewhat annoyed by the delay.
- The instructions were somewhat unclear.
- She was somewhat reluctant to join the project.
- The movie was somewhat entertaining, though not a masterpiece.
- His approach was somewhat unusual.
- The meeting was somewhat productive.
- She felt somewhat embarrassed by the mistake.
- The policy is somewhat complex and hard to understand.
- His behavior was somewhat strange.
- The new software is somewhat easier to use.
- She was somewhat familiar with the topic.
- The feedback was somewhat unexpected.
- The task was somewhat easier than anticipated.
- He seemed somewhat distracted during the conversation.
- The decision was somewhat controversial.
- The article was somewhat informative.
- She felt somewhat isolated in the new city.
- The color is somewhat darker than I wanted.
- His speech was somewhat longer than planned.
- The offer was somewhat tempting.
- The price is somewhat higher than expected.
- The schedule is somewhat flexible.
- The flavor is somewhat bland.
- He was somewhat nervous before the interview.
- The concept is somewhat abstract.
- Her tone was somewhat condescending.
- The project is somewhat behind schedule.
- The weather was somewhat cooler today.
- The noise was somewhat distracting.
- His explanation was somewhat convincing.
- She felt somewhat overwhelmed by the workload.
- The solution is somewhat effective.
- The trip was somewhat exhausting.
- The rules are somewhat strict.
- He seemed somewhat amused by the situation.
- The event was somewhat poorly organized.
- The game was somewhat one-sided.
- The advice was somewhat helpful.