Meaning & Definition of word "Sometime"
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Sometime
/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/
adjective:
- 1. Former; at one time.
- Example: He is a sometime actor who now works as a director.
adverb:
- 1. At an unspecified time in the past or future.
- Example: We should meet sometime next week.
- 2. At a certain time.
- Example: Sometime in the 19th century, this town was founded.
- 3. Occasionally; from time to time.
- Example: I like to go hiking sometime during the summer.
Etymology
Middle English somtyme, from Old English sumtimes, meaning 'at some time.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
sometime soon:
At an unspecified but expected near future time.
sometime later:
At an unspecified later time.
sometime in the future:
At an indefinite future time.
Related Words
sometimes:
At certain times; occasionally.
somewhat:
To a moderate extent or by a moderate amount.
Slang Meanings of sometime
Meaning: Eventually.
Example Sentence: We'll get it done, somtime.
Meaning: Whenever.
Example Sentence: Let's meet somtime, no rush!