Somehow Definition & Meaning
somehow
- adverb
- in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means; "they managed somehow"; "he expected somehow to discover a woman who would love him"; "he tried to make is someway acceptable"
- for some unspecified reason; "It doesn't seem fair somehow"; "he had me dead to rights but somehow I got away with it"
"Somehow" in song lyrics
See how somehow is used in real songs:
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"They try to sample me everyday somehow"
Antoinette — Shake, Rattle & Roll -
"I get where I want someway, somehow"
Art Or Origin (Chino XL & Kaoz) — No Slow Rollin' -
"But somehow, but somehow, but somehow"
BJ the Chicago Kid f/ Kendrick Lamar — His Pain II
Words that rhyme with somehow
Usage tips for "somehow"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "somehow" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for somehow to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does somehow mean?
- in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means; "they managed somehow"; "he expected somehow to discover a woman who would love him"; "he tried to make is someway acceptable" for some unspecified reason; "It doesn't seem fair somehow"; "he had me dead to rights but somehow I got away with it"
- What part of speech is somehow?
- Somehow is an adverb.
- How many definitions does somehow have?
- Somehow has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).