Definitions

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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Somehow, McCarthy’s assurance makes these clichés seem new again, donning them as naturally as O’Connell’s gawky bellboy wearing an old-fashioned red cap.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Somehow, she also found time to film herself doing her hair and makeup flawlessly.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

Somehow, he slipped up and told her how much money he gives his own children — and she went ballistic.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

"I have been struggling with my tip for the whole tournament. Somehow I have had a good run and Neil struggled a bit and that was the difference."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Somehow he’s both home and he knows I’m here.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse