something Definition
some·thing (sum′t̸hiŋ)
- 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
Informal an important or remarkable person or thing
adverb
- a little; somewhat looks something like me
- Informal really; quite sounds something awful
something Idioms
something else
☆Slang a really remarkable person or thing
something Synonyms
something Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- rarity: Thatâs where the management element comes in.â Sadly, that combination of skills is something of rarity.
- misnomer: It is something of a misnomer since it means something quite different from just clear or vivid dreaming.
- surprise: The positive impact of writing was seen in all three studies, and was something of a surprise.
- understatement: To say her filmography, and indeed, her life had been colorful would be something of an understatement.
- renaissance: Patchwork is enjoying something of a renaissance and more people see it as an exciting contemporary art form.
- disappointment: I have to say that this morning was something of a disappointment.
Converse of object
- do: I like to be doing something, to be on the go, thinking, whatever.
- say: Why do we say something is out of whack?
- want: Our client wanted something extra to take his living space to the next level of modern design.
- find: Our Housing Services team can help you find something suitable.
- know: At present, we believe nobody knows, something Ruth Kelly will have to change.
- try: And if you're looking for some tips, why not try something simple and elegant?
Preposition: for
- everyone: With sites of varying sizes there is undoubtedly something for everyone.
- everybody: In short, this is a region that offers something for everybody.
Adjective modifier
- least: At least, something consistent with the Biblical message.
- there's: The priority-setting exercises that don't deliver what residents want and the partners who don't budge unless there's something in it for them.
- theres: Unless if theres something else in the config which is resetting the region?
Modifies a noun
Browse dictionary entries near something
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