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Someplace - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Someplace means an unspecified or unknown location. It is used similarly to somewhere, often in informal contexts, to refer to a place without naming it precisely. Example: Let's go someplace quiet.

someplace

/ˈsʌmˌpleɪs/ /ˈsʌmpleɪs/

Definition:

An unspecified or unknown location.

Synonyms:

somewhere, anywhere, elsewhere

Part of Speech:

adverb, noun

Antonyms:

nowhere, everywhere

Common Collocations:

go someplace, find someplace, stay someplace, arrive someplace, leave someplace

Derivatives:

someplaces (rare), -

Usage Tips:

Use "someplace" informally to refer to an unspecified location, similar to "somewhere."

Common Phrases:

someplace else, someplace new, someplace special

Etymology:

Derived from "some" + "place," first recorded in the early 20th century as an informal variant of "somewhere."

Examples:

  • 1. Let’s meet someplace quiet for coffee.
  • 2. She left her bag someplace in the house.
  • 3. We should go someplace warm for vacation.
  • 4. Is there someplace I can charge my phone?

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