Some: meaning, definitions and examples

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some

 

[ sสŒm ]

Adverb / Pronoun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

indefinite quantity or degree

An unspecified amount or number of something

Synonyms

a bit, a few, a little, several

Examples of usage

  • He had some money left over
  • I need some time to think about it
  • Can I have some water, please?
Context #2 | Pronoun

an unspecified amount or number

An unspecified amount or number of something

Synonyms

a fragment, a portion, a quantity

Examples of usage

  • Some of the cake was left
  • Some are happy with the decision
  • Some of the students were absent
Context #3 | Adjective

an unspecified or limited amount

Used to refer to a person or thing that is unknown or unspecified

Synonyms

a couple, a few, a handful, certain

Examples of usage

  • He bought some books
  • There was some confusion about the schedule
  • She needs some help with her project

Translations

Translations of the word "some" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น algum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเค›

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einige

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beberapa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตัะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niektรณre

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใใคใ‹ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quelques

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ algunos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bazฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช‡๋ช‡์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุนุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nฤ›kterรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ niektorรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ€ไบ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nekateri

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nokkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะนะฑั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™zi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ algunos

Etymology

The word 'some' has Old English origins and has evolved over time to represent an unspecified or limited quantity or degree. It is commonly used in English to express an indefinite amount or number of something. The word has been a part of English vocabulary for centuries, adapting to different contexts and meanings.

See also: someone, someone's, something, sometime, somewhat.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #40, this is one of the most fundamental words in English. It's absolutely essential to master this word as it forms the backbone of English communication and appears in almost every conversation or text.