Someday: meaning, definitions and examples

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someday

 

[ หˆsสŒmหŒdeษช ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

future time

The word 'someday' refers to an unspecified time in the future when something is expected to happen or be accomplished. It implies a sense of hope or anticipation about future possibilities. People often use 'someday' in a positive context, suggesting that while the exact timing is unclear, they believe in achieving their goals eventually. It can also express a casual acknowledgment of future events without a precise timeline.

Synonyms

at some point, eventually, one day.

Examples of usage

  • I will travel the world someday.
  • Someday, I'll learn to play the piano.
  • She dreams of writing a novel someday.
  • We'll have a family reunion someday.

Translations

Translations of the word "someday" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น algum dia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคญเฅ€ เคจ เค•เคญเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช irgendwann

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suatu hari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะธััŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kiedyล›

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใคใ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท un jour

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ algรบn dรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bir gรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ธ์  ๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠ ูŠูˆู… ู…ู† ุงู„ุฃูŠุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nฤ›kdy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ niekedy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ปๆœ‰ไธ€ๅคฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nekega dne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einhverntรญma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ ะบาฏะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ แƒ— แƒ“แƒฆแƒ”แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bir gรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ algรบn dรญa

Etymology

The term 'someday' is a compound word derived from the combination of 'some' and 'day.' The word 'some' has roots in Old English 'sum,' meaning 'a certain amount or number.' 'Day' comes from the Old English 'dรฆg,' which referred to a period of light between dawn and dusk or a unit of time. The fusion of these two elements gives 'someday' its unique meaning, suggesting an indefinite time in the future. This expression has been used in English literature and conversation since at least the 18th century, gaining popularity as individuals sought to convey a sense of hope regarding future events. Its usage reflects a cultural tendency to dream and plan for 'better days' ahead, embodying optimism about what might come to pass.