Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
for some reason
Phrase
/fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
Definition
A phrase used when someone is unsure why something is the case or why a decision is made.
Examples
- For some reason, she decided not to attend the meeting.
- He was, for some reason, reluctant to share his thoughts.
- The cat always hides, for some reason, when it hears loud noises.
Meaning
It indicates a lack of understanding about the cause of a situation.
Synonyms
- for whatever reason
- for unknown reasons
- for some inexplicable reason
