some
(adjective, adverb, pronoun, determiner)
adjective
1. (quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
- have some milk
- some roses were still blooming
- having some friends over
Similar word(s): many, few, any, whatever, whatsoever, both, several
2. relatively much but unspecified in amount or extent
- we talked for some time
- he was still some distance away
Similar word(s): much
3. relatively many but unspecified in number
- they were here for some weeks
- we did not meet again for some years
Similar word(s): many
4. remarkable
- that was some party
- she is some skier
Similar word(s): extraordinary
adverb
1. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
- some forty people came
Similar word(s): about, approximately, around, roughly
Sentences with some as an adverb:
- I guess he must have weighed some 90 kilos.
- Some 30,000 spectators witnessed the feat.
- Some 4,000 acres of land were flooded.
determiner
1. A certain proportion of, at least one.
- Some people like camping.
2. An unspecified quantity or number of.
- Would you like some grapes?
3. An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
- Would you like some water?
4. A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
- I've just met some guy who said he knew you.
5. A considerable quantity or number of.
- He had edited the paper for some years.
6. (informal) A remarkable.
- He is some acrobat!
pronoun
1. A certain number, at least one.
- Some enjoy spicy food, others prefer it milder.
2. An indefinite quantity.
- Can I have some of them?
3. An indefinite amount, a part.
- please give me some of the cake;