the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. More or less; a certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.
n. A person or thing of importance; a somebody.
ad. In some degree or measure; a little.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Something not specified.
n. A measure or degree indeterminate; more or less; a little.
n. A person or thing of importance.
In some measure or degree; rather; a little.
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ad. to a moderately sufficient extent or degree
ad. to a small degree or extent
Word Usage
"The government's austerity drive has shown signs of paying off, which has shielded Spain somewhat from the renewed market turmoil that has sent risk premiums for Portugal and Ireland soaring."