Half and Somewhat

Half

Half adverb - In some measure or degree.
Usage example: what you said is only half true

Somewhat and half are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Somewhat" instead an adverb "Half".

Nearby Word: halve

Somewhat

Somewhat adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: wear a jacket as it's somewhat chilly today

Half and somewhat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Half" instead an adverb "Somewhat".

Both words in one sentence

  • Black Blood Somewhat justified - Ursula's top half is human, and her bottom half is octopus-like.
    Source: Black Blood
  • Video Game / Eternal Daughter While not half-human but rather half-mortal, the Sons of Baphomet are somewhat obviously hybrids as well.
  • Off with His Head! The most well-known example is somewhat of a variation, as Selene doesn't quite locate Viktor's neck with her sword and instead cuts his head in half to kill him.
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