Somewhere
/ˈsʌmˌwɛər/
Meaning & Definition
adverb
At, in, or to a place not specified or known.
I think I left my keys somewhere in the house.
To some place; at some unknown point.
Let's go somewhere nice for dinner.
In a place that is not specific.
She must be somewhere around here.
Used to indicate that an action or event is taking place at an unspecified location.
He is somewhere in the city working on a project.
Etymology
Middle English: from some + where.
Common Phrases and Expressions
somewhere over the rainbow
A place that is far away, often used in dreams or hopes.
somewhere between
In an intermediate position or state.
Related Words
somewhere else
In another location or place.
nowhere
Not in or at any place.
Slang Meanings
Out there
I'm just trying to get my life together somewhere out there.
A place you don't care about
I don’t care if it’s somewhere, just take me away!