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someway

American

[suhm-wey] / ˈsʌmˌweɪ /

Or some way,

adverb

in some way; somehow.

someway British

/ ˈsʌmˌweɪ /

adverb

in some unspecified manner

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Etymology

Origin of someway

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at some, way ¹

Example Sentences

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“The question is whether there is another record-breaking rally left in this market, or if gold has topped someway short of the $5,000 an ounce that so many analysts were looking for,” he added.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

"Professional rugby is a business and by paying to watch I feel that I'm supporting the WRU in someway, as I'm not able to attend as much matches I would like."

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

But somehow, someway, Fay overtook Beadlescomb in the final meters, astonishing the announcers of the race.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2022

And somehow, someway, he can do the same thing in a video game.

From The Verge • Apr. 27, 2022

I was determined to rile her up someway.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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