somehow

UK /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ US /ˈsʌmhaʊ/

adv 1

Definitions

adv

In one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means

This problem has to be tackled somehow.

We don't know how he's still alive after the accident, but somehow he is.

Collocations

ADJ.

against, done, finished, managed, other

She somehow managed to finish all her work before the deadline despite the interruptions.

VERB + SOMEHOW

finish, get, got, succeed, tackled, wash, work

We somehow managed to finish the project before the deadline even though we started late.

SOMEHOW + NOUN

it's, pitcher, repay

I need to find a way to somehow repay my parents for all their help over the years.

PREP.

along, in, out, through, through

We managed to muddle through somehow, despite all the obstacles in our way.

ADV.

always

She always managed to somehow find the perfect gift for everyone on her list.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adverb — in some unspecified way or manner

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Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

This problem has to be tackled somehow.

Wiktionary

We don't know how he's still alive after the accident, but somehow he is.

Wiktionary

December 1, 2016, Tom Donaghy writing in The New York Times, Tender Side of Edward Albee It’s not by accident Edward wrote “The Goat,” “The Zoo Story” or “Seascape,” with its two lizards, Sarah and Le

Wiktionary

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

Tatoeba · #2478

I've got to get some money somehow to repay the bank loan.

Tatoeba · #18437

We will get through the jungle somehow.

Tatoeba · #23143

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