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

And despite countless new criticisms emerging every day, there is belief from people such as Eto’o, that the leader can somehow stay on. — Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

The absolutely astounding headlights somehow emanate from jewellike strips that run across the nose of the vehicle. — Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026

All of those are right, but look, one of the answers is somehow you guys hired an auditor who is not actually an auditor and failed the auditor exam. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026

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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