somewhere

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adverb

some·​where ˈsəm-ˌ(h)wer 

-(ˌ)(h)wər

1

: in, at, from, or to a place unknown or unspecified

mentions it somewhere

2

: to a place symbolizing positive accomplishment or progress

now we're getting somewhere

3

: in the vicinity of : approximately

—usually used with about, around, or between

somewhere about nine o'clock

costs somewhere around ten dollars

somewhere

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noun

: an undetermined or unnamed place

Synonyms

Adverb

• about
• all but
• almost
• borderline
• fair [chiefly British]
• fairly
• feckly [chiefly Scottish]
• more or less
• most
• much
• near
• nearly
• next to
• nigh
• practically
• virtually
• well-nigh

Examples of somewhere in a Sentence

Adverb

The boy ran off somewhere.

She lives somewhere in the city.

I've seen you somewhere before.

His house must be around here somewhere.

Do you want to go somewhere else?

Noun

We looked for somewhere to park the car.

I know somewhere nice where we can eat.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

In the heart of British Columbia, somewhere between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, lies Nemiah Valley, a sterling miracle of nature and home to abundant wildlife, vibrant azure lakes, and the Xeni Gwet’in, one of Canada’s indigenous communities. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024

The water level is usually somewhere between the lake’s natural rim, which sits at 6,223 feet, and a dam at the top of the Truckee River that is 6 feet higher, experts previously told The Times. Lake Tahoe’s water level is always fluctuating. —Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1647, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing somewhere

• get somewhere
• (somewhere) in the region of

Kids Definition

somewhere

1 of 2 adverb

some·​where ˈsəm-ˌ(h)we(ə)r 

-ˌ(h)wa(ə)r,

-(ˌ)(h)wər

1

: in, at, or to a place unknown or unspecified

mentions it somewhere

2

: reasonably close to

somewhere around nine o'clock

somewhere

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: an unnamed place

went to somewhere in France