Some Definition & Meaning
some
- adverb
- (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he's about 30 years old"; "I've had about all I can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundred pounds"; "roughly $3,000"; "holds 3 gallons, more or less"; "20 or so people were at the party"
- adjective
- quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity; "have some milk"; "some roses were still blooming"; "having some friends over"; "some apples"; "some paper"
- relatively much but unspecified in amount or extent; "we talked for some time"; "he was still some distance away"
- relatively many but unspecified in number; "they were here for some weeks"; "we did not meet again for some years"
- remarkable; "that was some party"; "she is some skier"
"Some" in song lyrics
See how some is used in real songs:
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"Let's keep the dream alive, and all get some"
2 Live Crew — Man, Not a Myth -
"If you wanna try, come and get some"
2 Live Crew — Here I Come -
"And gimme some!"
2 Live Crew — Some Hot Head
Words that rhyme with some
Usage tips for "some"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "some" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for some to find words that pair well.