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1something
pronoun some·thing \ˈsəm(p)-thiŋ, especially in rapid speech or for 2 ˈsəm-pəm\
: a thing that is not known, named, or specified
: a person or thing that is important or worth noticing
: an amount that is more than a specified number
Full Definition of SOMETHING
1
a : some indeterminate or unspecified thing b : some indeterminate amount more than a specified number —used in combination <twenty-something years old> <a group of fifty-somethings>
2
: a person or thing of consequence
3
: one having more or less the character, qualities, or nature of something different <is something of a bore>
— something else
: something or someone special or extraordinary
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First Known Use of SOMETHING
before 12th century
2something
adverb
: in a very small amount or degree : somewhat or slightly
—used before an adjective that is being used like an adverb to add emphasis
Full Definition of SOMETHING
1
: in some degree : somewhat
2
—used as an intensive giving adverbial force to an adjective <swears something awful>
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First Known Use of SOMETHING
13th century
Related to SOMETHING
- Synonyms
- enough, kindly [chiefly Southern], kind of, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, fairly, somewhat, sort of
SOMETHING Defined for Kids
something
pronoun some·thing \ˈsəm-thiŋ\
Definition of SOMETHING for Kids
1
: a thing that is not known or named <We'll have to do something about it.>
2
: a thing or amount that is clearly known but not named <I have something for you.>
3
: somewhat <She is something of an expert.>
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