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someone

pronoun some·one \-(ˌ)wən\

: some person

Full Definition of SOMEONE

:  some person :  somebody
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First Known Use of SOMEONE

14th century
SOMEONE Defined for Kids

someone

pronoun some·one \ˈsəm-wən, -ˌwən\

Definition of SOMEONE for Kids

:  a person who is not known, named, or specified <Someone has to do the job.>

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. someone
  2. eat
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