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some

/sʌm/

[/sʌm/]

an amount that is not stated

Beginneradjective

Definition

Some means an amount or number that is not exact or named.

Example

Would you like some tea?

Would you like some tea?

Etymology

From Old English 'sum' meaning a certain one.

How & Where It’s Used

Very common word for an unstated amount.

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