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Synonyms & Similar Words
in some way
somehow or other
by some means
in some manner
by hook or by crook
one way or another
come what may
for some reason
in some respect
to some extent
in some degree
by some chance
as it happens
as it turns out
by a stroke of luck
fortuitously
providentially
miraculously
mysteriously
inexplicably
unexpectedly
surprisingly
astonishingly
strangely
curiously
oddly
queerly
funnily
weirdly
peculiarly
somehow
someway
somehow or another
Meaning of Somehow
The primary meaning of the word "somehow" is to indicate that something happens or is done in a way that is not entirely clear or understandable.
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happens or is done in a way that is not entirely clear or understandable
- Used to suggest that something is possible or achievable, even if it is not clear how
- Used to express a vague or uncertain idea about something
Etymology of Somehow
The word "somehow" has its roots in Old English, with "some" coming from "sum" meaning "one" or "a certain", and "how" from "hu" meaning "in what way" or "by what means"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially in the sense of "in some way" or "by some means"
Over time, the word's meaning has expanded to include its current usage as a way to express uncertainty or vagueness about something
Example Uses
- I don't know how I managed to fix the car, but I did it somehow
- She somehow managed to finish the project on time, despite all the delays
- The company will somehow have to find a way to reduce costs without laying off employees
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
clearly
obviously
evidently
plainly
manifestly
noticeably
undoubtedly
unquestionably
indisputably
unmistakably
visibly
tangibly
recognizably
demonstrably
provably
in no way
not at all
nowhere
never
none
nohow
in no respect
to no extent
by no means
on no account