Sometime - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Sometime means at an unspecified or indefinite time in the future or past. It is often used to refer to a vague or undetermined moment, as in Let’s meet sometime next week.
Definition:
At an unspecified or unknown time in the past or future.
Synonyms:
someday, eventually, one day, at some point
Part of Speech:
adverb, adjective
Antonyms:
never, always
Common Collocations:
sometime soon, sometime later, sometime next week, sometime in the future
Derivatives:
sometimes, some time
Usage Tips:
Use "sometime" for indefinite times; avoid confusion with "some time" (a period) and "sometimes" (occasionally).
Common Phrases:
sometime next week, sometime ago, catch you sometime
Etymology:
From Old English "sumtīma," combining "sum" (some) and "tīma" (time).
Examples:
- 1. Let’s meet up sometime next month.
- 2. She visited Paris sometime last year.
- 3. I’ll finish the project sometime soon.
- 4. Call me sometime when you’re free.