Altogether and Somewhat

Altogether

Altogether adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Usage example: I was not altogether prepared for such bad news

Somewhat is an antonym for altogether in completely topic.

Somewhat

Somewhat adverb - To some degree or extent.

Altogether is an antonym for somewhat.

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Neuromancer The Linda Lee subplot is dropped altogether, and somewhat unnecessarily, Riviera's holoprojector is changed to telepathically forcing images into people's heads.
  • Somewhat amusingly (and not altogether intentionally) there's a wizard/fallen angel pairing in Skin Game.
  • Film / The Expendables They cut down on it somewhat in the sequel, and dispensed with Jitter Cam altogether, reportedly due to the fan complaints.
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