Something: meaning, definitions and examples

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something

 

[ หˆsสŒmฮธษชล‹ ]

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

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 | Noun

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 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น algo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเค›

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช etwas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sesuatu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะพััŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ coล›

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝ•ใ‹ (ใชใซใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท quelque chose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ algo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bir ลŸey

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์—‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nฤ›co

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nieฤo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸ็‰ฉ (mว’u wรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nekaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eitthvaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ ะฝำ™ั€ัะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™sษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ algo

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #287, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.