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some·thing (sum′t̸hiŋ)
pronoun
- a thing that is not definitely known, understood, or identified; some undetermined thing something went wrong
- some thing or things, definite but unspecified have something to eat
- a bit; a little something over an hour
noun
adverb
- a little; somewhat looks something like me
- Informal really; quite sounds something awful
something else
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Preposition: of
- rarity: Thatâs where the management element comes in.â Sadly, that combination of skills is something of rarity.
Converse of object
- do: I like to be doing something, to be on the go, thinking, whatever.
Preposition: for
- everyone: With sites of varying sizes there is undoubtedly something for everyone.
Adjective modifier
- least: At least, something consistent with the Biblical message.
Modifies a noun
- happening: However, definitely during the night there must be something happening.
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This was my countryand it may be yet, But something flew between me and the sun.
A feeling generally exists that the condition and disposition of the Working Class is a rather ominous matter at present; that something ought to be said, something ought to be done, in regard to it.
I don't care what you sayabout me, as long as you say something about me, and as long as you spell my name right.
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