somehow

/sˈʌmha‍ʊ/

/ˈsəmˌhaʊ/

[adverb]

somehow

[ADVERB]

in a way or by some method that is not known or certain

synonyms : someway

someways

for a reason that is not known or understood

Examples

1. somehow managed to get out of that place still in one piece and into the fresh air, we thanked lucky stars and headed off in the direction of the river.

2. Despite all that chaos, the crew somehow kept on top of the situation

3. Somehow she’d given them the slip.

4. The decision not to have children somehow goes against the grain.

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