some
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/sʌm/]
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Senses
1. some (pron) — sense 1
Definition: A certain number (multiple but not all).
Example: Some enjoy spicy food, others prefer it milder.
2. some (pron) — sense 2
Definition: An indefinite quantity.
Example: Can I have some of them?
3. some (pron) — sense 3
Definition: An indefinite amount; a part. Used mostly with abstract and nonliving objects.
Example: Please give me some of the cake.
4. some (det) — sense 4
Definition: A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
Example: Near-synonym: any
5. some (det) — sense 5
Definition: A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
Example: Near-synonym: any
6. some (det) — sense 6
Definition: An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
Example: Near-synonym: any
7. some (adv) — sense 7
Definition: Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
Example: I guess he must have weighed some 90 kilos.
8. some (adv) — sense 8
Definition: To a certain extent, or for a certain period.
Example: They walked some and talked some.
9. some (adv) — sense 9
Definition: Somewhat, a little.
Example: I felt some better and continued taking the preparation through all that day, still ad libitum, and by evening, twenty-four hours after I began its use, felt considerably improved.
Structure of the word
Roots:- sem (Proto-Indo-European)
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