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pronoun some·thing \ˈsəm(p)-thiŋ, especially in rapid speech or for sense 2 ˈsəm-p^əm\

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 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.

before 12th century

adverb some·thing

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

13th century

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pronoun some·thing \ˈsəm-thiŋ\

1 : a thing that is not known or named We'll have to do something about it.
2 : a thing or amount that is clearly known but not named I have something for you.
3 : somewhat She is something of an expert.