Cool MateMeaning of Sometime
at a time that you do not know exactly or has not yet been decided
In simple words: at an unspecified time in the future or past
Sometime in a sentence
- I saw him sometime last summer.
- We must get together sometime.
How to use Sometime
Used when you don't know exactly when something will happen. Avoid using in formal writing; instead, use 'at some point'.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'some time' as a vague appointment in the future.
Related words
Collocations with Sometime
- sometime next week
- sometime in the future
- sometime last year
Synonyms for Sometime
- occasionally
- at some point
- eventually
- at a later time
Opposites of Sometime
Common mistakes with Sometime
- Confused with 'sometimes' which means occasionally.
- Using 'sometime' to refer to ongoing or repeated actions.
- Incorrectly placing it at the beginning of a sentence when it should be in the middle.
Sometime appears in
Sometime in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أحيانًا
في وقت غير محدد في المستقبل أو الماضي
- Bengaliবাংলা
কখনো
ভবিষ্যতে বা অতীতে একটি অনির্দিষ্ট সময়ে
- GermanDeutsch
Irgendwann
zu einer nicht spezifizierten Zeit in der Zukunft oder Vergangenheit
- SpanishEspañol
Alguna vez
en un momento no especificado en el futuro o pasado
- Persianفارسی
گاهی اوقات
در زمانی نامشخص در آینده یا گذشته
- FrenchFrançais
parfois, un jour
à un moment indéterminé dans le futur ou le passé
- Hindiहिन्दी
कभी
भविष्य या अतीत में किसी अनिश्चित समय पर
- ItalianItaliano
A volte
in un momento non specificato nel futuro o nel passato
- PortuguesePortuguês
Algum dia
num tempo não especificado no futuro ou no passado
- RussianРусский
Sometime
когда-нибудь в неопределенном будущем или прошлом
- Urduاردو
کبھی کبھار، کسی وقت
مستقبل یا ماضی میں کسی غیر متعین وقت پر
- Chinese中文
Sometime
在未来或过去的某个不确定的时间
More words like Sometime
- Occasionally
- Eventually
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Sometime
What does Sometime mean?
at an unspecified time in the future or past
What is the definition of Sometime?
at a time that you do not know exactly or has not yet been decided
How do you use Sometime in a sentence?
I saw him sometime last summer.
Can you give another example of Sometime?
We must get together sometime.
What are synonyms for Sometime?
Common alternatives include occasionally, at some point, eventually, at a later time.
What is the opposite of Sometime?
Opposite meanings include never, always, constantly.
What words go with Sometime?
It commonly pairs with sometime next week, sometime in the future, sometime last year.
What are common mistakes when using Sometime?
Confused with 'sometimes' which means occasionally. Using 'sometime' to refer to ongoing or repeated actions. Incorrectly placing it at the beginning of a sentence when it should be in the middle.
How do you pronounce Sometime?
US: /["/ˈsʌmtaɪm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌmtaɪm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sometime?
Used when you don't know exactly when something will happen. Avoid using in formal writing; instead, use 'at some point'.
What CEFR level is Sometime?
"Sometime" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.