someone

pronoun

some·​one ˈsəm-(ˌ)wən How to pronounce someone (audio)
: some person : somebody

Examples of someone in a Sentence

Someone left you a message. Is that someone you know? We need someone who can work nights and weekends. Someone took the last piece of cake. I'll do it because someone has to. She offered the job to someone else.

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of someone was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Someone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/someone. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

someone

pronoun
some·​one -(ˌ)wən How to pronounce someone (audio)
: somebody entry 1
someone took my money
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