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1somebody
pronoun some·body \ˈsəm-(ˌ)bə-dē, -ˌbä-\
: a person who is not known, named, or specified
Full Definition of SOMEBODY
: one or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity <somebody will come in>
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First Known Use of SOMEBODY
14th century
2somebody
noun
: an important person
Full Definition of SOMEBODY
: a person of position or importance
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First Known Use of SOMEBODY
circa 1566
Related to SOMEBODY
- Synonyms
- big name, cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, figure, icon (also ikon), light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, notable, notoriety, personage, personality, celebrity, standout, star, superstar, VIP
- Antonyms
- nobody, noncelebrity
SOMEBODY Defined for Kids
1somebody
pronoun some·body \ˈsəm-ˌbä-dē, -bə-dē\
Definition of SOMEBODY for Kids
: a person who is not known, named, or specified <Somebody was looking for you.>
2somebody
noun
plural some·bod·ies
Definition of SOMEBODY for Kids
: a person of importance <He wanted to be a somebody.>
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