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somewhere

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌmˌwɛr]

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Learn how to use somewhere in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “location”

(adverb) used to talk about an unspecified place. When you say 'somewhere,' it means you are talking about a place, but you aren't saying exactly where it is.

Example

I left my backpack somewhere in the school.

Example

I didn't leave my backpack somewhere; I took it home with me.

Example

Do you know where I put my shoes somewhere?

Context: “uncertainty”

(adverb) used to indicate that you are not sure about the exact details. Saying 'somewhere' can show that you don't know everything about a situation but you have a general idea.

Example

Somewhere in the book, there is a story about a hero.

Example

Nowhere in the book did it mention a hero's adventure.

Example

Is there somewhere in the book that talks about the hero?

How to pronounce somewhere

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌmˌwɛr]

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