Definition and meaning of English word "some"
some
/sʌm/
Meaning
determinerA certain number (multiple but not all).
How to use
The word 'some' is commonly used in informal contexts to refer to an unspecified number of people or things. A learner should note that 'some' often implies a subset of a larger group, and can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns. However, a common mistake is to use 'some' with singular nouns in formal or academic writing, where more precise language may be required.
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some
Example
I have some money
Some dogs are big
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What does the English word "some" mean?▼
The English word "some" means "some" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "I have some money" (which translates as "some").
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