Something: meaning, definitions and examples

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something

[ ˈsʌmθɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

indefinite

An unspecified thing; one thing among others.

Synonyms

item, matter, object, thing

Examples of usage

Something is better than nothing.
Can I have something to eat?
I heard something outside.
She said something about going to the store.
We need to do something about this issue.

^{Context #2}

informal

A remarkable or noteworthy thing.

Synonyms

noteworthy item, remarkable thing

Examples of usage

The party was something to remember.
That movie was something else!
She has a certain something that makes her stand out.

^{Context #3}

emphasis

To some degree; somewhat.

Synonyms

somewhat, to some extent

Examples of usage

She looked something like her sister.
He seemed something upset.

Translations

Translations of the word "something" in other languages:

🇵🇹 algo

🇮🇳 कुछ

🇩🇪 etwas

🇮🇩 sesuatu

🇺🇦 щось

🇵🇱 coś

🇯🇵 何か (なにか)

🇫🇷 quelque chose

🇪🇸 algo

🇹🇷 bir şey

🇰🇷 무엇

🇸🇦 شيء

🇨🇿 něco

🇸🇰 niečo

🇨🇳 某物 (mǒu wù)

🇸🇮 nekaj

🇮🇸 eitthvað

🇰🇿 бір нәрсе

🇬🇪 რამე

🇦🇿 nəsə

🇲🇽 algo

Word origin

The word 'something' originated from the Old English word 'sum thing', which meant 'a certain thing'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form and usage in Modern English. 'Something' is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts to refer to an unspecified thing, a remarkable thing, or to add emphasis to a statement.

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