somehow

adverb

some·​how ˈsəm-ˌhau̇ How to pronounce somehow (audio)
: in one way or another not known or designated : by some means
we'll manage somehow

Examples of somehow in a Sentence

She somehow managed to find her earring in the sand. It will all work out somehow.
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There is the accusation that this (boxed set) is somehow elitist, or extravagant. Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024 There is a common theory that Elon is somehow spending money to get good gear or having someone boost his account to reach these heights. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Cecilia Rene is a Detroit native who attended Grambling State University and then ventured to the Big Apple with nothing but $120 to her name and somehow survived. Tiara Allen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 But somehow Grande and Erivo never actually read together despite both landing the coveted roles. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for somehow 

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of somehow was in 1664

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“Somehow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somehow. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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somehow

adverb
some·​how -ˌhau̇ How to pronounce somehow (audio)
: in one way or another
we'll manage somehow
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