Definitions
- Describing something that is fair, logical, or rational. - Referring to a moderate degree of something. - Talking about doing something in a sensible or practical way.
- Referring to a moderate degree of something. - Describing something that is to some extent but not entirely. - Talking about a small or slight amount of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a moderate degree of something.
- 2Both can be used to express a level of uncertainty or ambiguity.
- 3Both can be used to qualify or modify an adjective or adverb.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Reasonably is often used to describe something that is fair, logical, or practical, while somewhat is more commonly used to describe a degree or extent of something.
- 2Intensity: Reasonably implies a higher degree or intensity than somewhat.
- 3Precision: Somewhat is more precise and specific than reasonably.
- 4Formality: Reasonably is more formal than somewhat.
Remember this!
Reasonably and somewhat are both adverbs that describe a moderate degree of something. However, reasonably is often used to describe something that is fair, logical, or practical, while somewhat is more commonly used to describe a degree or extent of something. Reasonably implies a higher degree or intensity than somewhat, and somewhat is more precise and specific than reasonably. Additionally, reasonably is more formal than somewhat.
