adverb
B1
Intermediate
someplace
SUHM-plays
Someplace (adverb) means to or in an unspecified place; somewhere. Example: “Let's go someplace quiet to talk.”
adverb
1
To or in an unspecified place; somewhere.
"Let's go someplace quiet to talk."
"We can't find the damned thing, but it must be someplace."
How to use someplace
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, chiefly American way of saying "somewhere".
UK vs US
Mostly used in American English; British English favours "somewhere".
Easily confused with
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Word forms
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Let's go _____ quiet to talk.
Etymology
Formed from some + place.
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What does “someplace” mean?
The word “someplace” means to or in an unspecified place; somewhere. In plain terms, an informal, chiefly American way of saying "somewhere".
How do you pronounce “someplace”?
“Someplace” is pronounced SUHM-plays (/ˈsʌmˌpleɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “someplace” in a sentence?
Here is “someplace” used in a sentence: “Let's go someplace quiet to talk.”
What part of speech is “someplace”?
“Someplace” is an adverb.
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