something
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
- Something came in the mail for you.
- I thought I heard something outside.
- He said something that really bothered me.
- I started to say something but she interrupted me.
- I have something to tell you.
- There's something wrong with my car.
- Something is going on at the school, but I don't know what.
- “The job doesn't pay very well and the hours are long.” “I think you should look for something better.”
- “They won't give us an extra week to finish, but they'll give us a couple of days.” “Well, that's something anyway.”
- She thinks she's really something ever since her promotion.
First Known Use of SOMETHING
before 12th century
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