somewhere

adverb
UK: /ˈsʌmweə(r)/
US: /ˈsʌmwer/

  1. In or to an unknown or unspecified place.

    1. I left my keys somewhere, and I can't find them now. [ ] [ ]
    2. He must be somewhere nearby if his car is still parked outside the house. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate a place that is not exactly known or specified but is reasonably close or approximate.

    1. My glasses must be somewhere in this room, I'm sure of it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town is somewhere between London and Birmingham, if I recall correctly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

anywhere location place
somewhere noun

  1. A place that is not known or specified.

    1. I need somewhere quiet to study for my exams. [ ] [ ]
    2. Is there somewhere we can go to talk privately about the issue? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "somewhere" in English means: In or to an unknown or unspecified place., Used to indicate a place that is not exactly known or specified but is reasonably close or approximate..

The phonetic transcription of "somewhere" is /ˈsʌmweə(r)/ in British English and /ˈsʌmwer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "somewhere": anywhere, location, place.

Example usage of "somewhere": "I left my keys somewhere, and I can't find them now.". More examples on the page.