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somehow

adverb B2 Neutral

Meaning

"Somehow" is used to indicate that something happened or was achieved in a way that is not clear or is difficult to explain.
💡 A common mistake is using "somehow" to imply a specific method when it actually suggests uncertainty.

Example Sentences

How did you somehow manage to finish the work early ?
Somehow , I managed to finish the project on time .
Somehow , she managed to finish the project on time .
Somehow , the team managed to complete the project on time .

Common Phrases

somehow manage somehow find somehow succeed

Synonyms

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