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something

The correct spelling is something.

How to pronounce something

/ˈsamθɪŋ/
noun

IPA: /ˈsamθɪŋ/

Say it like: Som-eth-ing

The correct spelling is something. An object whose nature is yet to be defined. For example: "The baby looks something like his father."

Usage Examples

The baby looks something like his father.

I have a feeling something good is going to happen today.

That child is something of a genius.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
  2. 2.An object whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g., from words of a song. Also used to refer to an object earlier indefinitely referred to as 'something' (pronoun sense).

verb

  1. 1.Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.

adjective

  1. 1.Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.

adverb

  1. 1.(degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
  2. 2.(degree) To a high degree.

pronoun

  1. 1.An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
  2. 2.(of someone or something) A quality to a moderate degree.
  3. 3.(of a person) A talent or quality that is difficult to specify.
  4. 4.(often with really or quite) Somebody who or something that is superlative or notable in some way.

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