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1somewhere
adverb some·where \-ˌ(h)wer, -(ˌ)(h)wər\
: in, at, or to a place not known, named, or specified
: close to a specified number, time, or amount
Full Definition of SOMEWHERE
1
: in, at, from, or to a place unknown or unspecified <mentions it somewhere>
2
: to a place symbolizing positive accomplishment or progress <now we're getting somewhere>
3
: in the vicinity of : approximately <somewhere about nine o'clock>
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First Known Use of SOMEWHERE
13th century
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2somewhere
noun
: a place not known, named, or specified
Full Definition of SOMEWHERE
: an undetermined or unnamed place
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First Known Use of SOMEWHERE
1647
SOMEWHERE Defined for Kids
somewhere
adverb some·where \ˈsəm-ˌhwer, -ˌwer\
Definition of SOMEWHERE for Kids
1
: in, at, or to a place not known or named <The boy ran off somewhere.>
2
: rather close to <They arrived somewhere around two o'clock.>
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