somewhat of a or somewhat something of a

This error is the result of confusing two perfectly good usages: “She is somewhat awkward,” and “He is something of a klutz.” Use one or the other instead.

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• extend vs extent
• stood vs stayed
• interment vs internment
• tripple vs triple

News & Articles

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• LeBron James executes his greatest complaint yet
  LeBron James has somewhat of a reputation of complaining about calls. Maybe he feels he needs to complain like this in order for the referees to truly believe him anymore.
  June 17, 2013 - Philly.com