Definitions
- Describing a small or minor degree of change or difference. - Referring to a slight or minimal amount of something. - Talking about a subtle or gentle action or movement.
- Describing a moderate or partial degree of change or difference. - Referring to a somewhat or to some extent amount of something. - Talking about a moderate or reasonable action or movement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a degree or amount of something.
- 2Both can be used to modify adjectives, adverbs, and verbs.
- 3Both are used to indicate a level of intensity or magnitude.
- 4Both can be used to express a moderate or mild degree of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Slightly indicates a smaller degree or amount than somewhat.
- 2Intensity: Slightly suggests a more subtle or gentle action or movement than somewhat.
- 3Usage: Slightly is more commonly used to describe physical sensations or changes, while somewhat is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Formality: Somewhat is considered more formal than slightly.
- 5Position: Slightly is usually placed before the adjective or adverb it modifies, while somewhat can be placed before or after.
Remember this!
Slightly and somewhat are synonyms that describe a degree or amount of something. However, slightly indicates a smaller or more subtle degree, while somewhat suggests a moderate or partial degree. Slightly is more commonly used to describe physical sensations or changes, while somewhat is more versatile and can be used in various contexts. Somewhat is also considered more formal than slightly.
