Somehow

usgb/ˈsʌmhaʊ/
adverb

In a way or by some means that is not known or clear.

She must have somehow heard what we said
Visual representation of "somehow" - In a way or by some means that is not known or clear

Often appears as...

  • somehow or other
  • somehow got
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Uncertain Method

Use 'somehow' when you don't know exactly how something happened or will happen.

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He somehow fixed the leak without any tools.
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Mystery Actions

It's good for talking about actions that are done in an unclear or mysterious way.

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Somehow she managed to get the inside information.
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Miraculous Outcome

Expresses that the result was achieved, surprisingly, against the odds.

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Somehow we finished the project on time.
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