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1sometime
adverb some·time \ˈsəm-ˌtīm\
: at an unspecified time in the future
: at an unspecified or unknown time in the past
Full Definition of SOMETIME
1
archaic : in the past : formerly
2
archaic : once in a while : occasionally
3
: at some time in the future <I'll do it sometime>
4
: at some not specified or definitely known point of time <sometime last night>
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First Known Use of SOMETIME
14th century
Related to SOMETIME
- Synonyms
- eventually, finally, someday, yet, sooner or later, ultimately
Rhymes with SOMETIME
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2sometime
adjective
—used to say what someone or something was in the past
—used to say what someone sometimes does or is
Full Definition of SOMETIME
2
: being so occasionally or in only some respects <a sometime father>
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First Known Use of SOMETIME
14th century
SOMETIME Defined for Kids
sometime
adverb some·time \ˈsəm-ˌtīm\
Definition of SOMETIME for Kids
1
: at a future time <I'll repay you sometime.>
2
: at a time not known or not specified <It disappeared sometime yesterday.>
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