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Definition somehow in British English

somehow adverb

adverb
/ˈsʌmhaʊ/

Somehow can be used in the following ways:

as an ordinary adverb: He managed to escape somehow.

as a sentence adverb (making a comment on the whole sentence or clause): Somehow, I had the feeling that Jeff was going to be difficult.

1

in some way or by some method that you do not know or understand exactly

Example

Somehow he managed to pass all his final exams.

Example

Farm animals are seen as somehow different from animals we keep as pets.

Example

Somehow or other we've got to find the money.

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2

for some reason that you do not know or cannot explain

Example

'Why don't you stay?' 'Somehow, I don't think that would be a good idea.'

Example

Somehow, it was easier to deal with him when he was alone.

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Definition somehow in British English