Synonyms for

Some

Verb / 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

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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

  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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