IPA: /ˈsʌmweɪz/
KK: /sʌmweɪz/
In a way that is not clearly defined or specified; by some means that are not stated.
In someways, the project was more successful than we expected.
The word 'someways' is formed from 'some' (from Old English 'sum', meaning a certain amount or number) and 'ways' (from Old English 'weg', meaning a manner or method). The term 'someways' refers to certain manners or methods of doing something.
Think of 'some' as indicating a certain amount and 'ways' as referring to methods — together, they help you remember that 'someways' means certain methods or manners.