somewhat
US /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
adverb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
to a small degree or extent
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The new schedule is somewhat different from the previous one.
Synonyms
- slightlyto a small degree or extent
- moderatelyto a moderately sufficient extent or degree
- partiallyin part; in some degree; not wholly
Collocations
- Easy somewhat tireddescribing somewhat tired (to a small degree or extent)
- Medium somewhat surprised by the audit resultsdescribing somewhat surprised by the audit results (to a small degree or extent)
- Hard somewhat ambiguous clause in the contractdescribing somewhat ambiguous clause in the contract (to a small degree or extent)
- Very Hard tempered somewhat by lingering headwindsto tempered somewhat by lingering headwinds, meaning to bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
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