some
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/sʌm/
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/sʌm/
determiner
A1
an amount or number of something, not specified
I would like some water, please.
A1
certain ones from a group, but not all
Some books on the shelf are mine.
B1
a large amount or number
It took some effort to finish the task.
B1
a small amount or number
There is some chance of rain today.
B1
a person, place, or thing not known or named
I read about it in some magazine.
R
used to show strong feeling, often negative
Some help you are! You made it worse.
pronoun
A1
an amount or number, not specified
I have some, but not enough for everyone.
A1
a part of a whole group or amount
Some of the apples are ripe.
adverb
R
about or nearly a number
We waited for some twenty minutes.
R
to a degree or extent
The soup needs seasoning some.
translation
an amount or number of something, not specified; certain ones from a group, but not all; a large amount or number; a small amount or number; a person, place, or thing not known or named; used to show strong feeling, often negative
an amount or number, not specified; a part of a whole group or amount
about or nearly a number; to a degree or extent