Meaning of the word some in English

What does some mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

some

US /sʌm/

UK /sʌm/

an unspecified amount or number of

Example:

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I need some time to think.

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There are some books on the table.

Synonym:

a few a little any

used to refer to an unknown or unspecified person or thing

Example:

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Some idiot left the door open.

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I heard it from some guy at the bar.

an unspecified amount or number

Example:

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Can I have some of that cake?

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I bought some for dinner.

Synonym:

a few a little any

to some extent; rather

Example:

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He's some kind of genius.

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That was some party!

Synonym:

rather quite somewhat

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