sometime

/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/

sometime

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Definition

At an indefinite but stated time in the past or future.

Etymology

From Middle English somtyme, som time, some tyme, sume time, sumtym, sumtyme, equivalent to some + time.

Example Sentences

  • "I'll see you at the pub sometime this evening."
  • "This will certainly happen sometime in the future."
  • "It happened sometime yesterday."
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