Synonyms for

Somebody

Verb / ˈsʌˌmbɑ:di: / / ˈsʌmbʌˌdi: / Another word for somebody — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Somebody means an unknown or unspecified person. It is used to refer to a person when you do not know their name or identity.

Synonyms & similar words

person mortal individual someone soul someone individual person human character fellow guy gal dude chap lass maid miss madam mademoiselle gent gentleman lady soul creature

Synonyms by register

Formal

individual person entity

Informal

someone anyone chap guy

Literary

soul mortal

Antonyms

nobody no one none naught zero

Common collocations

  • see somebody
  • help somebody
  • find somebody
  • know somebody
  • meet somebody
  • call somebody
  • ask somebody
  • tell somebody

Word family

noun somebody

Usage note

Somebody is an indefinite pronoun referring to an unknown or unspecified person. It is often used interchangeably with 'someone'.

Example sentences

  1. Somebody forgot to turn off the lights.
  2. Can somebody help me with this heavy box?
  3. I saw somebody walking towards the store.
  4. Somebody left their phone on the bench.
  5. Do you know somebody who can fix my computer?

Quotes

  • Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me.
  • Somebody's watching me and I have no privacy.
  • Somebody to love.

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