Synonyms for
Some
Definition
used to refer to a quantity of something that is not specified or known
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
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'.
Example sentences
- Some of the cookies are chocolate chip.
- Can you give me some water?
- I want some pizza for dinner.
- Some people like cats, while others prefer dogs.
- 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