somehow

adverb

some·​how ˈsəm-ˌhau̇ 

: in one way or another not known or designated : by some means

we'll manage somehow

Examples of somehow in a Sentence

She somehow managed to find her earring in the sand.

It will all work out somehow.

Recent Examples on the Web

But does that in itself tell us that Bellingham’s comments were somehow wrong or inappropriate? — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Philly came ready to celebrate its slugging stars Phillies fans were wildly optimistic that Schwarber and Harper could somehow reach the final and crown the franchise's third Derby champion. — CBS News, 14 July 2026

Not simply that there is so much to do, but that the city somehow convinces you that doing all of it is worth the exhaustion. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Having to create this joy for ourselves somehow by connecting with people is a recurring theme. — Chris Willman, Variety, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing somehow

• somehow or other

Rhymes for somehow

• anyhow
• carabao
• disallow
• disavow
• allow
• avow
• chiao
• endow
• eyebrow
• highbrow
• lanao
• meow

Kids Definition

somehow

adverb

some·​how -ˌhau̇ 

: in one way or another

we'll manage somehow