1some·what 
/ˈsʌmˌwʌt/ adverb
/ˈsʌmˌwʌt/ adverb : in a small amount or degree : to some degree
▪ He felt somewhat awkward in his suit. ▪ The instructions were somewhat [=slightly, a little] confusing. ▪ Our work has progressed somewhat. ▪ The course is somewhat more difficult than I was told it would be.
▪ He felt somewhat awkward in his suit. ▪ The instructions were somewhat [=slightly, a little] confusing. ▪ Our work has progressed somewhat. ▪ The course is somewhat more difficult than I was told it would be.
