somewhere
//ˈsʌm.wɛɹ//
Forms
- Plural
- somewheres
Definitions
1.In an uncertain or unspecified location.
- I must have left my glasses somewhere.
- I've hidden candy somewhere in this room.
2.To an uncertain or unspecified location.
- He plans to go somewhere warm for his vacation.
- I have to go somewhere at lunch. Can I meet you at 2?
3.At some unspecified point.
- I don't remember the exact number, but it was somewhere between 200 and 300.
1.Unspecified or unknown (unlocated) place or location.
- This is essentialised place: a somewhere that is nowhere and yet everywhere.
- A courting owl hoots in the somewheres of the night and another answers its call further off.
2.A person with strong cultural or social ties that are exclusive to a specific place.(informal)
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1467
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Uncommon
Etymology
From some + where.