Meaning of the word somebody in English

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

somebody

US /ˈsʌmˌbɑː.di/
UK /ˈsʌmˌbɑː.di/
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Pronoun

1.

an unknown or unspecified person; some person

Example:
Somebody left the door open.
I heard somebody knocking at the window.
2.

a person of importance or high standing

Example:
He thinks he's somebody now that he's rich.
She wants to be somebody in the fashion industry.
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