somehow

adverb
some·​how | \ ˈsəm-ˌhau̇ How to pronounce somehow (audio) \

Definition of somehow

: 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 Because there was a part of us, against all evidence to the contrary, that hoped somehow there might be a force of reason—some force for good that would ultimately intervene. Wendy Davis, Time, 21 Oct. 2022 Even though the gods are crazy, even though the stars are blind… somehow Paris Hilton's latest TikTok is wilder than both combined. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2022 Stunning effects that are somehow part of the life of the film, not show-off stunts. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2022 The reason for this is, somehow, to some extent, college. Jake Bittle, The New Republic, 19 Oct. 2022 Yet somehow that isn’t even the coolest thing about this future Hall of Famer. Sama'an Ashrawi, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2022 The two men were somehow able to break free from the attack and call 911 which elicited an immediate response from both Park County Search and Rescue and personnel from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department. Jon Haworth, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2022 If the other albums feel akin to a short-story collection or set of vivid vignettes, this one is somehow more novel-like, the tone more reflective and continuous. Brandon Taylor, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2022 DeAndre Hopkins, back from suspension this week, can't get back soon enough for an offense that needs a big boost, even though the Cardinals are somehow only one game out of first place in the NFC West. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2022 See More

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First Known Use of somehow

1664, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of somehow was in 1664

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23 Oct 2022

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“Somehow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somehow. Accessed 2 Nov. 2022.

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somehow

adverb
some·​how | \ -ˌhau̇ How to pronounce somehow (audio) \

Kids Definition of somehow

: in one way or another we'll manage somehow

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