someday

word

/ˈsəmˌdeɪ/
SUHM-day
/sˈʌmdeɪ/
SUHM-day

Definition

At an unknown time in the future. It expresses hope, expectation, or possibility, without saying exactly when something will happen.

Usage & Nuances

'Someday' is common in personal hopes and long-term plans: 'Someday I'll travel the world.' It is a bit more emotional and dreamy than 'one day', while 'some day' as two words can sometimes mean 'on a particular day' in careful writing.

Example Sentences

She hopes to be a doctor someday.

basic

I want to visit Japan someday.

basic

Someday, this tree will be very tall.

basic

We'll laugh about this someday, just not today.

natural

I know it feels impossible now, but things will get better someday.

natural

Someday I'll tell you the whole story, but I'm not ready yet.

natural