Somewhere vs. Anywhere

Somewhere vs. Anywhere — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Somewhere and Anywhere

Somewhereadverb

In an uncertain or unspecified location.

I must have left my glasses somewhere.I've hidden candy somewhere in this room.

Anywhereadverb

In or at any location or an unknown location.

I don't know where I left my keys. They could be anywhere.I'd rather be anywhere else.

Somewhereadverb

To an uncertain or unspecified location.

He plans to go somewhere warm for his vacation.I have to go somewhere at lunch. Can I meet you at 2?

Anywhereadverb

To in the direction of any location or an unknown location.

Anywhere you go in France, there will be bread and wine with dinner.I'm staying home today. I'm not going anywhere.Are you going anywhere special this weekend?

Somewherenoun

Unspecified or unknown (unlocated) place or location.

Anywherepronoun

Any location or an unknown location.

Anywhere is better than here!
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Somewherenoun

an indefinite or unknown location;

they moved to somewhere in Spain

Anywhereadverb

at or in or to any place;

you can find this food anywhere

Somewhereadverb

in or at or to some place;

she must be somewhere