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Synonyms for

Some

Determiner / sʌm / Another word for some — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to refer to a quantity of something that is not specified or known

Synonyms & similar words

moreorless closeto approximately roughly justabout no around orso about several

Synonyms by register

Formal

a portion a quantity a number certain

Informal

a bit a few somebody something

Literary

a measure a modicum

Antonyms

none all every whole complete entire

Common collocations

  • some time
  • some people
  • some of
  • some day
  • some more
  • some how
  • some place

Word family

adverb somewhat

Usage note

The word 'some' is a determiner or pronoun indicating an unspecified quantity or number. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'to some extent'.

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Example sentences

  1. Some of the cookies are chocolate chip.
  2. Can you give me some water?
  3. I want some pizza for dinner.
  4. Some people like cats, while others prefer dogs.
  5. Would you like some ice cream?

Quotes

  • Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet. - Bob Marley
  • Some people look for a beautiful place. Others make a place beautiful. - Hazrat Inayat Khan
  • Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead. - Charles Bukowski

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