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learner12



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PostPosted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:59 pm    Post subject: somehow or somewhat Reply with quote

Hello, teachers!!

Mike is a very smart student. He somehow seems to know how to get around problems.

May I say "He somewhat seems to know how to get around problems" instead of somehow?

Thank you in advance.
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CP



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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Somehow = in some way. Somewhat = to some extent. So no, you wouldn't want to substitute somewhat into your sentence, where somehow works fine.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear CP:

Thank you so much for your wonderful explanation. Great work.

Take care and have a nice day.
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