someone

[suhm-wuhn, -wuhn]

pronoun

1. some person; somebody.

someone

/ ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /

pronoun

1. some person; somebody

Word History and Origins

Origin of someone¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; some, one

Example Sentences

He added: "All you need to do is to say OK and it will be done", and said with explicit language that he could "pay someone" to give Chris a visit.

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While wanting someone who matches your pace professionally is understandable, I think you might be overcorrecting in a way that won’t necessarily result in you meeting the right person.

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The average retirement savings for someone age 35 to 44 is $141,500.

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You are, in their household, considered a “soft touch” — someone who is easily guilt-tripped and/or coerced into parting with your money.

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“I felt like someone poured gasoline and lit a match,” she said.

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