sometime

at an unstated or indefinite time: Come up and see me sometime.
Not to be confused with:some time – a little time; a short while: I need some time away from my business.sometimes – now and then, at times: Sometimes I prefer the beach in the winter.

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S0557800 (sŭm′tīm′)adv.1. At an indefinite or unstated time: I'll meet you sometime this afternoon.2. At an indefinite time in the future: Let's get together sometime.3. Archaic Formerly.4. Obsolete At times; sometimes.adj.1. Having been at some prior time; former: a sometime secretary.2. Usage Problem Occasional.Usage Note: Since the 15th century people have used sometime as an adjective to mean "former," as in our sometime colleague. Since the 1930s people have also used it to mean "occasional," as in Duquette decided to trade Everett, the team's sometime star and sometime problem child. Evidence suggests that this usage is now standard. In 1975, a majority of the Usage Panel found this "occasional" use unacceptable, but in our 2002 survey, 70 percent accepted the example quoted above. The adverbial use of sometime meaning "occasionally," however, was not met with much favor. Only 19 percent accepted the sentence The website is intended to help you navigate through the sometime confusing maze of government regulations. In such instances, where an adjective (and not a noun) is being modified, use sometimes instead. See Usage Note at someday.

sometime

(ˈsʌmˌtaɪm) advat some unspecified point of timeadj1. (prenominal) having been at one time; former: the sometime President. 2. (prenominal) US occasional; infrequentUsage: The form sometime should not be used to refer to a fairly long period of time: he has been away for some time (not for sometime)

some•time

(ˈsʌmˌtaɪm)

adv. 1. at some indefinite or indeterminate point of time: We will arrive sometime next week. 2. at an indefinite future time: Come to see us sometime. 3. Archaic. sometimes; on some occasions. 4. Archaic. at one time; formerly. adj. 5. having been formerly; former. 6. being so only at times or to some extent: a writer and sometime painter. [1250–1300] usage: The adverb sometime is written as one word: She promised to visit us sometime soon. The two-word form some time means “an unspecified interval or period of time”: It will take some time for the wounds to heal.

sometimes

sometime1. 'sometimes'

You use sometimes to say that something happens on some occasions, rather than all the time.

The bus was sometimes completely full.Sometimes I wish I was back in Africa.2. 'sometime'

Don't confuse sometimes with sometime. Sometime means 'at a time in the past or future that is unknown or has not yet been decided'.

Can I come and see you sometime?

Sometime is often written as some time.

He died some time last year.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	sometime - belonging to some prior time; "erstwhile friend"; "our former glory"; "the once capital of the state"; "her quondam lover"erstwhile, onetime, one-time, quondam, former, oldpast - earlier than the present time; no longer current; "time past"; "his youth is past"; "this past Thursday"; "the past year"
Adv.	1.	sometime - at some indefinite or unstated time; "let's get together sometime"; "everything has to end sometime"; "It was to be printed sometime later"

sometime

adverb1. some day, one day, at some point in the future, sooner or later, one of these days, by and by Why don't you come and see me sometime?adjective1. former, one-time, erstwhile, ex-, late, past, previous She was in her early thirties, a sometime actress, dancer and singer.Usage: Sometime as a single word should only be used to refer to an unspecified point in time. When referring to a considerable length of time, you should use some time. Compare: it was some time after, that the rose garden was planted, i.e. after a considerable period of time, with it was sometime after the move that the rose garden was planted, i.e. at some unspecified point after the move, but not necessarily a long time after.

sometime

adjectiveHaving been such previously:erstwhile, former, late, old, once, onetime, past, previous, quondam, whilom.

Translations

在某一时候某时

some

(sam) pronoun, adjective1. an indefinite amount or number (of). I can see some people walking across the field; You'll need some money if you're going shopping; Some of the ink was spilt on the desk.一些2. (said with emphasis) a certain, or small, amount or number (of). `Has she any experience of the work?' `Yes, she has some.'; Some people like the idea and some don't. 部分，有些 3. (said with emphasis) at least one / a few / a bit (of). Surely there are some people who agree with me?; I don't need much rest from work, but I must have some.一些4. certain. He's quite kind in some ways.某些 adjective1. a large, considerable or impressive (amount or number of). I spent some time trying to convince her; I'll have some problem sorting out these papers! 很多，大量的 2. an unidentified or unnamed (thing, person etc). She was hunting for some book that she's lost. 某种，某些 3. (used with numbers) about; at a rough estimate. There were some thirty people at the reception.大约 adverb (American) somewhat; to a certain extent. I think we've progressed some.稍微ˈsomebody pronoun someone. 某人ˈsomeday adverb (also some day) at an unknown time in the future. We'll manage it someday.某天ˈsomehow adverb in some way not known for certain. I'll get there somehow. 不管怎地，以某种方式 ˈsomeone pronoun1. an unknown or unnamed person. There's someone at the door – would you answer it?; We all know someone who needs help.某人2. a person of importance. He thinks he is someone.重要人物ˈsomething pronoun1. a thing not known or not stated. Would you like something to eat?; I've got something to tell you. 什么，某事 2. a thing of importance. There's something in what you say. 重要东西（或道理） ˈsometime adverb at an unknown time in the future or the past. We'll go there sometime next week; They went sometime last month.在某一时候ˈsometimes adverb occasionally. He sometimes goes to America; He goes to America sometimes; Sometimes he seems very forgetful.有时ˈsomewhat adverb rather; a little. He is somewhat sad; The news puzzled me somewhat.有一点儿ˈsomewhere adverb (American ˈsomeplace) (in or to) some place not known or not named. They live somewhere in London; I won't be at home tonight – I'm going somewhere for dinner.某地mean something to have meaning; to be significant. Do all these figures mean something? 有意义，是重要的 or something used when the speaker is uncertain or being vague. Her name is Mary or Margaret or something.什么something like1. about. We have something like five hundred people working here. 大约，类似 2. rather like. A zebra is something like a horse with stripes.几分像something tells me I have reason to believe; I suspect. Something tells me she's lying. 我觉得…，我有理由相信/怀疑…

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drop by (sometime)

To come over and briefly visit or converse with someone at a future period in time. If you still have questions on the material, why don't you drop by my office sometime, and we'll go over everything step by step. Be sure to drop by the next time you're in the area.See also: by, drop

drop around (sometime)

An invitation to visit one at some non-specific time in the future. Hey, drop around sometime and we can catch up. Please drop around the next time you're in town—I'd love to see you.See also: around, drop

drop in sometime

An invitation to visit one at some non-specific time in the future. Now that we're neighbors, I hope you'll drop in sometime.See also: drop, sometime

a sometime thing

An activity that one participates or engages in infrequently, sporadically, or in a limited capacity. With two kids at home, my career in finance has had to take priority, with writing only being a sometime thing. Ever since the power plant shut down, work in this part of the country has become kind of a sometime thing.See also: sometime, thing

let's do lunch (sometime)

Let's get together to meet and have lunch sometime in the future. A clichéd, noncommittal expression often associated with upper class people. A: "I'd love to sit down with you sometime and go over some ideas I have for the business." B: "Sure thing, kid. Let's do lunch—call my assistant to arrange a time." I really must run, darling, but I'd love to catch up with you soon. Let's do lunch sometime!See also: lunch

we must do this again (sometime)

We should do this together again at some point in the future. I really enjoyed getting lunch with you, Dan. We must do this again sometime. A: "I had no idea professional chess would be so interesting to watch." B: "Neither did I! We must definitely do this again."See also: again, must, this, we

let's do this again (sometime)

We should do this together again at some point in the future. I really enjoyed getting lunch with you, Dan. Let's do this again sometime. A: "I had no idea professional chess would be so interesting to watch." B: "Neither did I! Let's definitely do this again."See also: again, this

we should get together (sometime)

We should meet up or spend time together at some point in the future. I like your business proposal. We should get together sometime and go over the finer details. We should get together and work on our project this weekend.See also: get, should, together, we

let's get together (sometime)

We should meet up or spend time together at some point in the future. I like your business proposal. Let's get together sometime and go over the finer details. Let's get together and work on our project this weekend.See also: get, together

(I) hope to see you again (soon/sometime)

A pleasant valediction typically said to an acquaintance. Well, it was nice chatting with you. Hope to see you again soon.See also: again, hope, see

Drop in sometime.

Visit my home or office sometime when you are nearby. Bob: Bye, Bill, nice seeing you. Bill: Hey, drop in sometime. Bob: Okay. "Drop in sometime," said Bob to his uncle.See also: drop, sometime

We('ll) have to do lunch sometime,

and Let's do lunch (sometime).We must have lunch together sometime. (A vague statement that may lead to lunch plans.) Rachel: Nice to talk to you, Tom. We have to do lunch sometime. Tom: Yes, good to see you. I'll give you a ring. Tom: Can't talk to you now. Catch you later. Mary: We'll have to do lunch sometime. John: Good to see you, Tom. Tom: Right. Let's do lunch sometime. John: Good idea. I'll call you. Mary: Catch you later. Sue: Sure. Let's do lunch. Mary: Okay. Call me. Bye.See also: have, lunch, sometime, we

Let’s do lunch (sometime)

and Let’s do the lunch thing sent. Let us have lunch together sometime. Great seeing you, Martin, absolutely great. Let’s do lunch. Let’s do the lunch thing some time. Right, baby? See also: lunch, sometime

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adv some day

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adj former

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adj having been such previously

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adj belonging to some prior time

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