26984 words

somewhere

4 definitions • 9 examples
1
in or at a place having a position that is not stated or not known:

Examples:

He was last heard of living somewhere on the south coast of France.
You must have put their letter somewhere!
[ + to infinitive ] I'm looking for somewhere to eat/stay.
somewhere else Can we go somewhere else to talk - it's very noisy here.
or somewhere Wouldn't you like to go to Disneyland or somewhere (= or to a similar place)?
2
approximately; about:

Examples:

Somewhere between 900 and 1,100 minor crimes are reported in this city every week.
3
in, to, or at a place which is not known or not stated:

Examples:

I want to live somewhere else.
Can we go somewhere and talk?
4
(used esp. before a number) approximately; about:

Examples:

CDs cost somewhere around $15 apiece.

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