Definition and meaning of English word "someone"
someone
/sʌmˈhoʊn/
Meaning
NounOne or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity.
How to use
The pronoun 'someone' is used to refer to an unspecified person. A common learner mistake is to use 'someone' as a subject, whereas it is often used as an object. For example, 'I gave the book to someone' is correct, whereas 'Someone gave me the book' uses 'someone' as a subject.
🇬🇧 English
someone
Example
Someone is at the door.
I need to talk to someone.
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Common phrases
- someone else— another person
- tell someone— to communicate information to someone
- give someone something— to provide something to someone
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What does the English word "someone" mean?▼
The English word "someone" means "someone" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Someone is at the door." (which translates as "someone").
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