somehow

[suhm-hou] / ˈsʌmˌhaʊ /

ADVERB

by some means

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anyway

WEAK

after a fashion anyhow anywise by hook or crook come what may in one way or another in some such way in some way one way or another somehow or another somehow or other

Antonyms

WEAK

no way

Example Sentences

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The Briton looked close to being stopped several times as Wilder pushed for the finish, but the veteran somehow fought his way back.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Kimwolf’s operators had a residential proxy network themselves that was somehow linked to Ipidea’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Everyone is trying their best to mitigate the impact domestically and hoping that resolution can come soon — somehow, someway,” said Goh.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Is it possible that what looks very suspicious to you and me is sloppiness somehow?

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

I scan the area, so sure I’m going to see Calvin, and somehow equally sure he was never here.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith