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some
adj
    1. Signifying an unknown or unspecified amount or number of something.
      Example: She owns some shares
    2. Signifying a certain undetermined category.
      Example: Some films are better than others
    3. Having an unknown or unspecified nature or identity.
      Example: some problem with the engine
    4. Quite a lot of something.
      Example: We have been waiting for some time
    5. At least a little.
      Example: try to feel some enthusiasm
    6. colloq
      Signifying a poor example of something
      Example: Some friend you are!
    7. colloq
      Signifying an excellent or impressive example of something
      Example: That was some shot!
    8. colloq
      Signifying a memorable or extraordinary example of something, not necessarily good or bad
      Example: That was some evening!
pronoun
    1. Certain unspecified things or people.
      Example: Some say he should resign
    2. An unspecified amount or number.
      Example: Give him some, too
adverb
    1. To an unspecified extent.
      Example: play some more
    2. Approximately.
      Example: some twenty feet deep
Etymology: Anglo-Saxon sum.



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