someday
pronunciation
How to pronounce someday in British English:
UK ['sʌmdeɪ]
How to pronounce someday in American English:
US ['sʌmˌdeɪ]
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- Adverb:
- some unspecified time in the future
Word Origin
- someday (adv.)
- "at some indefinite date in the future," 1768, from some + day. MISS SOMEDAY. Poor Charley wooed, but wooed in vain, From Monday until Sunday; Still Cupid whisper'd to the swain "You'll conquer Betsey Someday." ["The Port Folio," June 1816]
Example
- 1. They would like to own their own farm someday .
- 2. Strong ai philosophers believe that computers someday can be as intelligent as humans .
- 3. The alternative-energy developer may someday make the wind that blows over his land pay handsomely .
- 4. They are the lucky ones who will someday intuitively know how to be in a relationship .
- 5. Angry because I put off seeing good friends whom I was going to get in touch with someday .