Some
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sʌm/ · Part of speech pronoun
Quick meaning: Some is a pronoun meaning A certain number (multiple but not all).
Meaning
A certain number (multiple but not all).
More Meanings
- An indefinite quantity.
- An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.
- (stressed form) A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
- A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
- An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
- (stressed form) A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
- (obsolete) Someone, a certain person.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: any
Can I have some of them?
Some people like camping.
Please give me some of the cake.
Word Forms
- som
Synonyms for some
Depending on context, synonyms include any, about, almost, approaching, around, circa.
Antonyms for some
Common opposites include many, much, none, zero, numerous, countless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include approximately, about, whatsoever, any, whatever, around.
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