Sometime — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb adjective /ˈsəm-ˌtīm/ some·time

Meaning & Definition of Sometime

Sometime (adverb)

  1. at some time in the future
  2. at some not specified or definitely known point of time
  3. in the past, formerly

Sometime (adjective)

  1. having been formerly, former, late
  2. being so occasionally or in only some respects

Sometime (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. at a later time

    "we'll get around to it sometime"

    similar: eventually, finally, someday, sooner or later, ultimately, yet, at last, at length, in the end, in the fullness of time, in time
    related: anon, before long, by and by, directly, imminently, momentarily, presently, shortly, soon, forthwith, immediately, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straightway
    near: ne'er, never, nevermore

Sometime (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having been such at some previous time

    "a sometime athlete who's gotten awfully fat"

    similar: erstwhile, former, late, old, once, onetime, other, past, quondam, whilom
    related: bygone, dead, defunct, departed, expired, extinct, gone, long-ago, vanished
    near: contemporary, current, extant, ongoing, present, present-day, coming, future, prospective, unborn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sometime

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sometime:

eventually, finally, someday, sooner or later, ultimately, yet, at last, at length, in the end, in the fullness of time, in time, erstwhile, former, late, old, once, onetime, other, past, quondam, whilom

Related Words for Sometime

anon, before long, by and by, directly, imminently, momentarily, presently, shortly, soon, forthwith, immediately, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straightway, bygone, dead, defunct, departed, expired, extinct, gone, long-ago, vanished

Near Antonyms of Sometime

ne'er, never, nevermore, contemporary, current, extant, ongoing, present, present-day, coming, future, prospective, unborn

Origin & Etymology of Sometime

First known use: 14th century

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sometime

What does "Sometime" mean?

"Sometime" means at some time in the future. As an an adverb and an adjective, it is defined as: at some time in the future. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sometime"?

Other words for "Sometime" include eventually, finally, someday, sooner or later, ultimately, yet, at last and at length. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sometime" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sometime"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sometime". Common alternatives include eventually, finally, someday, sooner or later, ultimately, yet, at last, at length, in the end and in the fullness of time.

How do you use "Sometime" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sometime" in a sentence: "we'll get around to it sometime"; "a sometime athlete who's gotten awfully fat".

Is "Sometime" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sometime" can be used as an adverb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Sometime" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Sometime" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Sometime"?

"Sometime" is pronounced /ˈsəm-ˌtīm/ and divided into syllables as some·time.

What is the origin of the word "Sometime"?

First known use: 14th century.