something of

phrase

: to some degree
—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite
He is something of an expert with car repair.
We have something of a problem here.
The movie was something of a disappointment.

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The tail section, on the other hand, is still something of a work in progress. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Penalty kicks, to people who love soccer, are something of a necessary evil. — Will Leitch, Washington Post, 2 July 2026 But recent computer simulations suggest that black holes might have something of a back door. — Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026 If there are any concerns, the athlete should bring this to the attention of their doctor to determine if the fatigue is something of concern. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for something of

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somethingness
something of
something or other
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“Something of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/something%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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