Cool MateMeaning of Somehow
In simple words: In a way that is not clear or certain.
Somehow in a sentence
- We must stop him from seeing her somehow.
- **Somehow or other** I must get a new job.
- Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him.
- She looked different somehow.
How to use Somehow
Use 'somehow' when you want to express that you don't know how something happened. It works in both spoken and written English, but may sound less formal in written contexts. Avoid using it in very formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'somehow' like 'some way' — it’s an unclear method of doing something.
Related words
Collocations with Somehow
- manage somehow
- solve somehow
- get there somehow
Synonyms for Somehow
- in some way
- by some means
- one way or another
Opposites of Somehow
Common mistakes with Somehow
- Using 'somehow' in very formal writings where a clearer explanation is needed.
- Confusing 'somehow' with 'somewhat' which means slightly.
- Omitting it in sentences where it clarifies uncertainty.
Somehow appears in
Somehow in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بطريقة ما
بطريقة غير واضحة أو غير مؤكدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কোনোমতে
এমনভাবে যা স্পষ্ট বা নিশ্চিত নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Irgendwie
Auf eine Weise, die nicht klar oder sicher ist.
- SpanishEspañol
De alguna manera
De una forma que no está clara o es incierta.
- Persianفارسی
به نحوی، به طریقی
به روشی که واضح یا قطعی نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Quelque part / D'une manière ou d'une autre
D'une façon pas claire ou pas certaine.
- Hindiहिन्दी
किसी तरह
ऐसे तरीके से जो स्पष्ट या निश्चित न हो।
- ItalianItaliano
In qualche modo
In un modo non chiaro o non certo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
De alguma forma
De um jeito que não está claro ou é incerto.
- RussianРусский
Как-то, каким-то образом
Непонятно как, но так случилось.
- Urduاردو
کسی نہ کسی طرح
ایسے طریقے سے جو واضح یا یقینی نہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
不知怎么地,设法
以一种不清楚或不确定的方式。
More words like Somehow
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Somehow
What does Somehow mean?
In a way that is not clear or certain.
What is the definition of Somehow?
in a way that is not known or certain
How do you use Somehow in a sentence?
We must stop him from seeing her somehow.
Can you give another example of Somehow?
**Somehow or other** I must get a new job.
What are synonyms for Somehow?
Common alternatives include in some way, by some means, one way or another.
What is the opposite of Somehow?
Opposite meanings include clearly, definitely, explicitly.
What words go with Somehow?
It commonly pairs with manage somehow, solve somehow, get there somehow.
What are common mistakes when using Somehow?
Using 'somehow' in very formal writings where a clearer explanation is needed. Confusing 'somehow' with 'somewhat' which means slightly. Omitting it in sentences where it clarifies uncertainty.
How do you pronounce Somehow?
US: /["/ˈsʌmhaʊ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌmhaʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Somehow?
Use 'somehow' when you want to express that you don't know how something happened. It works in both spoken and written English, but may sound less formal in written contexts. Avoid using it in very formal situations.
What CEFR level is Somehow?
"Somehow" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.