Definitions
- Describing a small or slight difference or change. - Referring to something that is barely noticeable or almost insignificant. - Talking about something that is just above or below a certain level or threshold.
- Describing a moderate or partial degree of something. - Referring to something that is not entirely or completely true or accurate. - Talking about something that is more than a little, but less than a lot.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a degree of something.
- 2Both words indicate a small or moderate amount or level.
- 3Both words can be used as adverbs or adjectives.
- 4Both words are used to qualify or modify other words.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Marginally refers to a very small or slight degree, while somewhat refers to a moderate or partial degree.
- 2Intensity: Marginally implies a very small or almost insignificant difference, while somewhat suggests a more noticeable or significant difference.
- 3Usage: Marginally is often used in technical or scientific contexts, while somewhat is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Marginally has a neutral or objective connotation, while somewhat can have a slightly negative or uncertain connotation.
- 5Position: Marginally is usually placed before the word it modifies, while somewhat can be placed before or after the word it modifies.
Remember this!
Marginally and somewhat are both adverbs and adjectives that describe a degree of something. However, marginally refers to a very small or slight degree, while somewhat refers to a moderate or partial degree. Marginally is often used in technical or scientific contexts, while somewhat is more commonly used in everyday language.
