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Definition of somehow

somehow

/ˈsʌm.haʊ/
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• adverb

1

In some way or by some means that is not known, specified, or certain.

Example

"Despite the heavy traffic and sudden rainstorm, we somehow managed to arrive at the theater on time."

2

For a reason that is unknown or difficult to explain.

Example

"Somehow, I always knew she would eventually return to her hometown to teach."

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• Nearby Words

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somebody
someday
somehow
someone
someplace
somersault

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century as a compound of the determiner 'some' (from Old English 'sum', meaning a certain or unspecified) and the adverb 'how' (from Old English 'hū', meaning in what way).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Somehow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/somehow
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