somewhere
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsʌm.wɛər/
KK: /ˈsʌmˌwɛr/
adverb
Definition
In or to a place that is not specifically identified or known.
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Conversation
I think I left my keys somewhere in the living room.
Did you check under the couch? Sometimes things get lost there.
Yeah, I looked there, but maybe they are somewhere else.
Let’s retrace your steps; they might be in the kitchen.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
about
around
anywhere
Antonyms
nowhere
elsewhere
anywhere
noun
Definition
A place that is not specifically identified or known.
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Conversation
I heard there's a cool café somewhere in the city.
Really? I love discovering new places to hang out.
Yeah, I think it's supposed to have amazing pastries too.
Root Explanation
Somewhere → It is formed from "some" (from Old English "sum", meaning a certain amount or unspecified) and "where" (from Old English "hwær", meaning in or at what place). The word "somewhere" refers to an unspecified or certain place.
Memory Tip
Think of 'some' as indicating an unspecified amount and 'where' as asking about a place — together, they help you remember that 'somewhere' means a certain or unspecified place.
Visually Confused Words
onewhere