Definition of something
1a : some indeterminate or unspecified thingb : 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
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Examples of something in a Sentence
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
something
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 in a Sentence
The total repairs cost something over $300.
The movie was something like what I expected.
First Known Use of something
13th century
SOMETHING Defined for English Language Learners
something
playDefinition of something for English Language Learners
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: a thing that is not known, named, or specified
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: a person or thing that is important or worth noticing
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: an amount that is more than a specified number
something
Definition of something for English Language Learners
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: in a very small amount or degree : somewhat or slightly
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—used before an adjective that is being used like an adverb to add emphasis
SOMETHING Defined for Kids
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