someone

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

Frequency rank #179

someone

Definitions

  1. pronoun

    A person whose name is not known.

    Examples

    • Can someone help me, please?
    • Can you find me someone more knowledgeable?
  2. noun

    A person you have not named.

    Examples

    • Do you need a gift for that special someone?
    • She is seeing someone new.
  3. noun

    An important person.

    Examples

    • He thinks he has become someone.
    • After the award, she finally felt like someone.

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