How to Use "Somewhat" with Example Sentences

somewhat (adv): to some degree; a little bit

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Used with adjectives:

"He felt somewhat awkward at the party."
(awkward, odd, strange, uncomfortable)

"She is somewhat ashamed of her behavior."
(ashamed, embarrassed)

"The heat is somewhat bearable."
(bearable, manageable)

"He is somewhat confused as to what happened."
(confused, baffled, puzzled)

"She is somewhat responsible for the lost money."
(responsible, liable, accountable)

Used with verbs:

"His behavior confused his students somewhat."
(confused, puzzled, baffled)

"She resembles her mother somewhat."
(resembles, looks like, takes after)