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Pronunciation

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

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Determiner
something

  1. (indefinite) (singular) an unspecified 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

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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.
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