Synonyms of somedaynext
: at some future time

Examples of someday in a Sentence

Someday we'll buy a house. She hopes to publish her novel someday. Let's have lunch someday next week.
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Still, there was always the latent threat that someday, even in the distant future, the broader mass of American citizenry would elect politicians and pass policies to explicitly target the oligarchs’ assets. Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Your daughter does not simply become your heir who will inherit someday. Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Maybe the door to the wizards’ lair will open again someday, but a Camp Rock 4 seems more likely for now. Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026 For years, much of the discussion focused on what AI might someday make possible. Jeff Dilullo, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for someday

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of someday was in the 14th century

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“Someday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/someday. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

: at some future time
may someday travel the world

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