Antonym: all. Similar words: someone, handsome, sometime, somewhat, something, sometimes, something of, to some extent. Meaning: [sʌm ,səm]
adj. 1. quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity 2. relatively many but unspecified in number 3. remarkable 4. relatively much but unspecified in amount or extent. adv. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.
91 He stitched himself a book with some paper.
92 The film contains some violent scenes.
93 Besides milk and butter, we need some.
94 Some children have a low tolerance for boredom.
95 Put some oil in the car.
96 I heard some owls hooting in the trees.
97 Some of us like singing and dancing.
98 She got some compensation for damages.
99 I agree with you to some extent.
100 Britain's unsettled political scene also worries some investors.
101 We've had some dreadful weather lately.
102 The investigation yielded some unexpected results.
103 I've got some very exciting news for you.
104 Come out and get some fresh air.
105 Some snakes move with deceptive speed .
106 Some soldiers went on furlough for two weeks.
107 Some people feel nostalgia for their schooldays.
108 In some things you must trust to your elders.
109 The authorities had budgeted for some non-payment.
110 There have been some fundamental structural changes in society.
111 Some types of wood split easily.
112 Some local ruffians are responsible for this.
113 We motored over to Cambridge to see some friends.
114 Some breeds of dog have only rudimentary tails.
115 Some of the houses around here are very old.
116 Doing crosswords gives the mind some exercise.
117 Let's go out for some fresh air.
118 Chop some wood for the fire.
119 Do you have some free time?
120 Some drugs can affect your sight.
More similar words: someone, handsome, sometime, somewhat, something, sometimes, something of, to some extent, something like, something else, come home, come, comet, home, come off, come on, come out, come to, come for, come at, come of, come by, come up, become, outcome, come down, moment, at home, come true, homeland.