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Somewhere vs. Somewheres

Somewhere

/ˈsʌmweə/
Used to refer to an unspecified or unknown place

Examples:

Wasn't some other remedy sold somewhere?Those letters are here somewhere too.'The members of the neighborhood association must have taken refuge somewhere.

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Somewheres

An informal word meaning in an unspecified place.

Examples:

I misplaced my keys somewheres in my bag.The book must be somewheres in the study.Her childhood home is somewheres in the countryside.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Somewhere is a standard word used in both formal and informal contexts.
  • Somewheres is considered nonstandard and is typically used in informal, colloquial speech.
  • You will rarely find somewheres in written English, especially in professional or academic writing.
  • Remember that somewhere is used to refer to an unspecified place, while somewheres might appeal to a regional dialect or informal context.
  • If in doubt, always opt for somewhere to remain grammatically correct.
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