some
some
sʌm
sam
British pronunciation
/sʌm/

Definition & Meaning of "some"in English

some
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There were some 50 people at the event.
02

to a certain degree or extent

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
InformalInformal
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His accent faded some after years abroad.
01

used to express an unspecified amount or number of something

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I need to buy some groceries.
02

an unknown or unspecified person or thing

InformalInformal
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I heard it from some neighbor down the street.
03

a considerable or notable amount or number of something

FormalFormal
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It took some effort to lift the box.
04

used to indicate a portion, however small, of a group or quantity

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Some books in the collection are rare.
05

used to express admiration of something impressive or remarkable

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That was some performance!
5.1

used ironically to express disapproval, sarcasm, or disbelief

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Some friend you are; leaving without a word.
01

used to denote a certain, but unspecified, portion or selection of things or people

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Some prefer tea to coffee.
02

used to refer to at least a few people or things out of a group

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Not everyone finished the test on time, but some did.
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