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someone

SUM-wun/ˈsʌmwʌn/

Noun pluralsomeones

3 meanings of someone

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  1. 1
    unknown personpronoun
    A person, when you do not know or do not say exactly who it is.

    Someone left the door open last night.

    If you get lost, just ask someone for directions.

    UsageUse it with is or has, and put describing words after it: someone nice.

    Similarsomebody

    Oppositenobody

  2. 2
    particular personnouncountable
    A certain person the speaker has in mind but does not name.

    There is a certain someone she keeps thinking about.

    I heard a special someone is coming to your party tonight.

    UsageUsually in a special someone or a certain someone.

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  3. 3
    important personnoun
    A person who is important or matters a lot to other people.

    Like being a big name everyone knows, not just a face in the crowd.

    After winning the prize, she finally felt like someone.

    He works so hard because he wants to be someone one day.

    UsageMost often in be someone or feel like someone.

    Similarsomebody

    Oppositenobody

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Origin

From Middle English 'sum on' meaning 'some one', made from 'some' plus 'one'.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts