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adjective

ˈsəm How to pronounce some (audio)
Definition of somenext
as in one
known but not named some people won't be able to come

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adverb

ˈsəm How to pronounce some (audio)
as in approximately
close to but not exactly some 300 people showed up for the giveaway

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Recent Examples of some
Adverb
While the Knicks clinched the title some 1,800 miles away, the city held watch limited-capacity parties outside of the Garden, at Wollman Rink in Central Park and at Radio City Music Hall. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026 Welcome to the start of the 2026 hurricane season, when millions will focus – some slightly, others anxiously – on whether ingredients are coming together in the atmosphere to produce a hurricane or tropical storm. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 1 June 2026 Consolidation loans, balance transfer cards, creditor hardship programs and debt management plans each offer a different path to lower payments — some faster than others, and some better suited to specific credit profiles and debt loads. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026 The best way to get your bearings is to board the safari vehicle, a Land Cruiser custom-fashioned with an open-air perch some 10 feet off the ground. — Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for some
Recent Examples of Synonyms for some
  1. one
  2. approximately
  3. about
  4. around
  5. roughly
  6. say
  7. much
Adjective
  • Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.
    — SI.com, SI.com, 3 Aug. 2019
  • Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.
    — Johannes Himmelreich, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2018
Definition of one
Adverb
  • The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 11 miles west-southwest of Johannesburg and occurred at a depth of 5 miles.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Serving approximately 3,000 students, the district has earned a reputation for academic excellence, strong community engagement, and a commitment to student opportunity.
    — Tiffany Thenor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of approximately
Adverb
  • Speaking on the eve of their World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway, Kane confirmed the round took place in Palm Beach, Florida, about 18 months ago.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
  • In Solana Beach, the city has only permitted 215 housing units this decade, about a quarter of the 875 units mandated by the state by 2029, according to city data.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Definition of about
Adverb
  • Last year, the charity Oxfam noted that G7 countries, which collectively account for around 75% of all official development assistance, were set to slash their aid spending by 28% in 2026 compared to 2024 levels.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • The relaxed V-neck tank top has a pretty scalloped trim, while the stretchy shorts give you plenty of room to move around.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of around
Adverb
  • Pay for the administrative specialist position was also below the benchmark, the study found, with a range of about $51,200 to $64,000 in El Dorado Hills compared with the 50th percentile range of roughly $64,000 to $82,300.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Now, more Americans are beginning to make the roughly three-hour car ride from Santo Domingo, trading the predictability of Punta Cana for something more real.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of roughly
Adverb
  • The result has been a group of ridiculously talented dancers with a never-say-quit attitude and a lot of stuff to say — and doing it elegantly.
    — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Definition of say
Adverb
  • After the scorching heat of Paris Fashion Week Men’s, the heatwave returned, much like the fans and cooling devices at shows.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The defendant also did not talk much about gender issues or LGBTQ rights, Twiggs said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of much

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