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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/
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Determiner

1.

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
2.

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.

Pronoun

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

Adverb

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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