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somehow

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈsəmˌhaʊ// UK //sˈʌmhaʊ// some·how General-service

adv. in a way that you do not know or cannot explain. You use it when something happens but the reason or method is a mystery.

adv. in a manner or by a means that is not known or specified. Often used to express that a result was achieved despite difficulties or without a clear explanation.


SIMPLE

We will find the money somehow.

CONTEXTUAL

The cat had somehow managed to climb onto the highest shelf without breaking any of the glass vases.

COMPLEX

Despite the heavy snow and the lack of clear directions, the hikers somehow reached the cabin before the sun went down, much to the relief of the rescue team.

Synonyms
Origin

From some + how.

Usage

Typically placed at the beginning or end of a clause, or before the main verb.

Pitfall

I will do it in somehowI will do it somehowSomehow is an adverb and does not require a preposition like 'in' or 'by'.

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