something
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1some·thing

pronoun \ˈsəm(p)-thiŋ, especially in rapid speech or for 2 ˈsəm-pəm\

Definition of SOMETHING

1
a : some indeterminate or unspecified thing
b : some indeterminate amount more than a specified number —used in combination <twenty-something years old> <a group of fifty-somethings>
2
: a person or thing of consequence
3
: one having more or less the character, qualities, or nature of something different <is something of a bore>
something else
: something or someone special or extraordinary

Examples of SOMETHING

  1. Something came in the mail for you.
  2. I thought I heard something outside.
  3. He said something that really bothered me.
  4. I started to say something but she interrupted me.
  5. I have something to tell you.
  6. There's something wrong with my car.
  7. Something is going on at the school, but I don't know what.
  8. The job doesn't pay very well and the hours are long. I think you should look for something better.
  9. They won't give us an extra week to finish, but they'll give us a couple of days. Well, that's something anyway.
  10. She thinks she's really something ever since her promotion.

First Known Use of SOMETHING

before 12th century

2something

adverb

Definition of SOMETHING

1
: in some degree : somewhat
2
—used as an intensive giving adverbial force to an adjective <swears something awful>

Examples of SOMETHING

  1. The total repairs cost something over $300.
  2. The movie was something like what I expected.

First Known Use of SOMETHING

13th century

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