Synonyms for

Someone

Verb / ˈsʌˌmwʌn / Another word for someone — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who is not known or named.

Synonyms & similar words

person mortal somebody individual soul somebody anybody person individual human mortal soul creature being chap bloke fellow dude gent lady lass miss madam maiden damsel

Synonyms by register

Formal

individual person entity

Informal

somebody anybody whatchamacallit

Literary

soul figure

Antonyms

no one nobody none null zero

Common collocations

  • someone special
  • someone like you
  • someone to talk to
  • someone else
  • someone important
  • someone who
  • someone needs to

Usage note

'Someone' is an indefinite pronoun referring to an unspecified person. It is generally used in affirmative statements, while 'anyone' is often preferred in questions and negative statements.

Example sentences

  1. Someone is knocking on the door.
  2. I think someone is following us.
  3. Can someone please help me?
  4. Someone left their hat on the bus.
  5. I saw someone walking their dog in the park.

Quotes

  • "Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." - Warren Buffett
  • "Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives. But I rather believe that time is a companion who goes with us on the journey and reminds us to cherish every moment because they'll never come again." - Jean-Luc Picard
  • "The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up." - Mark Twain

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