Somewhere vs. Anywhere: What's the Difference?
Somewhere and Anywhere Definitions
Somewhere
At, in, or to a place not specified or known
Found it somewhere in the woods.
Anywhere
To, in, or at any place.
Somewhere
To a place or state of further development or progress
Finally getting somewhere.
Anywhere
To any extent or degree; at all
The project isn't anywhere near completion.
Somewhere
Approximately; roughly
Somewhere about halfway through.
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Anywhere
Used to indicate limits of variation
Anywhere from 300 to 400 patients suffered secondary infections.
Somewhere
An unknown or unspecified place
"A big dog, a hound with a strain of mastiff from somewhere" (William Faulkner).
Anywhere
Any place whatsoever.
Somewhere
In an uncertain or unspecified location.
I must have left my glasses somewhere.
I've hidden candy somewhere in this room.
Anywhere
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.
For many 'home' is an affectation when used anywhere that 'house' would be appropriate, as in 'Home for Sale'.
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Somewhere
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?
Anywhere
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?
Somewhere
At some unspecified point.
I don't remember the exact number, but it was somewhere between 200 and 300.
Anywhere
Any location or an unknown location.
Anywhere is better than here!
Somewhere
Unspecified or unknown (unlocated) place or location.
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Anywhere
In any place.
Somewhere
In some place unknown or not specified; in one place or another.
Anywhere
At or in or to any place;
You can find this food anywhere
Somewhere
An indefinite or unknown location;
They moved to somewhere in Spain
Somewhere
In or at or to some place;
She must be somewhere
