something

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Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ or [ˈsɐmθɪŋ]
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ or [ˈsʌn̪θɪŋ]

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Determiner

Determiner something

1. (indefinite) (singular) an unspecified (un- + specified) object.

   I'm going to wear something today.

2. (indefinite) (singular) an event.

   Isn't something going to happen?

3. (indefinite) (singular) a special object.

   You're really something!

Noun

Singular something

Plural somethings

1. (countable)(singular only) A something is a quality that is difficult to identify.

   This beer has a certain something that I enjoy.

Related words

• some
• thing
• nothing
• anything
• everything
• somebody
• someone
• somewhere

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