some

1. 1
   determiner

   An amount or number of something, without saying exactly how much or how many.

   We planted some tomatoes in the backyard this spring.

   I bought some apples on the way home.

   UsageUse some in offers: Would you like some tea? Negatives usually use any: I don't have any tea.

   Similarseveral

   Oppositeno

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2. 2
   certain peoplepronoun

   A number of people or things, but not all of them, as in 'some say yes'.

   Some enjoy spicy food, others prefer it mild.

   Some say the bridge is unsafe.

   UsageSay some ... others: some like it, others don't.

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3. 3
   pronoun

   A part or amount of something, when you do not say how much, as in 'I read some of it'.

   I made cookies this morning, so please take some home with you.

   There are biscuits in the tin. Take some.

   UsageSay some of them or some of the apples.

   Oppositenone

4. 4
   unnameddeterminer

   A certain one, not named, as in 'some guy called'.

   Some woman left a message for you while you were out.

   She read about it in some magazine.

   UsagePronounce some strongly. It can sound annoyed, as in some idiot parked here.

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5. 5
   determiner

   Part of a group, but not all of it, as in 'some people'.

   Some kids in my class take the bus, but I ride my bike.

   Some children walk to school every day.

   UsageSay some strongly when contrasting groups: SOME people agree, but others don't.

   Similarcertain

   Oppositeno, zero

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6. 6
   about (number)determiner

   About. Used before a number to show it is not exact, as in 'some fifty people'.

   Some fifty people came to the party.

   The old stone bridge was built some two hundred years ago.

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