something
1 of 2pronoun
some·thing ˈsəm(p)-thiŋ 
especially in rapid speech or for sense 2 ˈsəm-pᵊm
1
a
: some indeterminate or unspecified thing
b
: some indeterminate amount more than a specified number —used in combination
twenty-something years olda group of fifty-somethings
2
: a person or thing of consequence
3
: one having more or less the character, qualities, or nature of something different
is something of a bore
something
2 of 2adverb
1
: in some degree : somewhat
2
—used as an intensive giving adverbial force to an adjective
swears something awful
Phrases
something else : something or someone special or extraordinary
Synonyms
Adverb
- enough
- fairly
- kind of
- kindly [chiefly Southern]
- like
- moderately
- more or less
- pretty
- quite
- rather
- relatively
- somewhat
- sort of
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Example Sentences
Pronoun Something came in the mail for you. I thought I heard something outside. He said something that really bothered me. I started to say something but she interrupted me. I have something to tell you. There's something wrong with my car. Something is going on at the school, but I don't know what. “The job doesn't pay very well and the hours are long.” “I think you should look for something better.” “They won't give us an extra week to finish, but they'll give us a couple of days.” “Well, that's something anyway.” She thinks she's really something ever since her promotion. Adverb The total repairs cost something over $300. The movie was something like what I expected. See More
Word History
First Known Use
Pronoun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adverb
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing something
- accept/take (something) on faith
- account for (someone or something)
- account for (something)
- a little something
- amount to something
- a peg to hang (something) on
- answer to (something)
- answer for (something)
- as/so far as (something) goes
- as/so far as (something) is concerned
- ascribe (something) to
- as far as (something) is concerned
- as (someone or something) goes
- as (something) as they come
- at someone's or something's mercy
- at the risk of (doing something)
- at the time of (something)
- attribute (something) to (someone or something)
- avoid (someone or something) like the plague
- bleed (someone/something) dry
- awaken (someone or something) to (something)
- bow down to (someone or something)
- break from (someone or something)
- bring (something) to an end
- bring an end to (something)
- bring (something) to someone's notice
- bring (something) to life
- bring (something) to a stop
- bristle with (something)
- bust out (something)
- bust (something) out
- call (something) to order
- catch (someone or something) by surprise
- catch (something) on camera
- change (something) over to
- cheer (someone or something) up
- close/hard/hot on someone's or something's heels
- clear up (something)
- close by (someone or something)
- come/follow close/hard/hot on something's heels
- come in/within sight of (something)
- come/follow close/hard/hot on the heels of (something)
- commit (something) to memory
- commit (something) to paper/writing
- count off (something)
- cry out (something)
- defer to (something)
- cry out against (something)
- divest (oneself) of (something)
- dive (right) in/into (something)
- do (someone or something) an injustice
- do an injustice to (someone or something)
- do something with
- do something about
- do something
- drop/dump (something) in/into/on someone's lap
- eat/have someone or something for lunch
- eat someone's or something's lunch
- eat (something) up
- feel/look like something the cat brought/dragged/drug in
- end in (something)
- fob something off as
- follow up on (something)
- fob someone or something off
- get off on (something)
- get down to (something)
- get around to (something)
- force/ram/shove (something) down someone's throat
- force (something) down
- get round to (something)
- get on with (something or someone)
- get out of (something)
- get on for (something)
- get (someone or something) wrong
- get (something) off one's chest
- get (something) out of (something or someone)
- get (someone) out of (something)
- get (something) straight
- get (something) right
- get (something) over with
- get (something) through to (someone)
- give (oneself) up to (something)
- give (someone or something) a/the once-over
- give (someone or something) a wide berth
- give (something) a fling
- give (something) a miss
- give (something) a jerk
- give (something) a second look
- give (something) a shot
- give (something) a whirl
- give (something) new life
- give (something) up as a bad job
- go ahead with (something)
- give up on (someone or something)
- good for (someone or something)
- go over/through (something) with a fine-tooth comb
- have/keep (something) up one's sleeve
- have/share (something) in common
- have a fling at (something)
- have a (good) laugh about (something)
- have a high opinion of (something)
- have a low opinion of (something)
- have anything/something to say about
- have a way of (being something or doing something)
- have (got) someone or something covered
- have (got) (something) down to a science
- have one's heart set on (something)
- have (someone or something) (all) to oneself
- have (someone or something) in mind
- have (someone or something) to thank for (something)
- have (something) (all) to oneself
- have (something) going for one
- have (something) back
- have (something) written all over it
- hear the last of (something)
- heat (something) up
- heat up (something)
- hold/keep/play (something) close to one's chest
- hold/keep/play (something) close to the vest
- hold back (someone or something )
- hold (someone or something) in high regard
- in order for (someone or something) to
- in someone's/something's name
- in someone's or something's clutches
- in something's or someone's defense
- intent on/upon (something)
- in the act (of doing something)
- in the direction of (something)
- in the process of (doing something)
- keep a watchful eye on (someone or something)
- keep (someone or something) at arm's length
- keep (someone or something) going
- kiss something goodbye
- knock (something) on the head
- keep (something) under one's hat
- know something backwards
- know something inside and out
- know something backward and forward
- know something inside out
- know something like the back of one's hand
- know something or someone for what it/he/she is
- know something when one sees it/one
- know the meaning of (something)
- lay/put (something) to rest
- lay the blame for (something) at someone's door
- learn (something) at one's mother's knee
- learn to live with something
- leave (someone or something) be
- leave something to the imagination
- let (someone) in on (something)
- let (something) rest
- let (someone or something) be
- let (something) slide
- let (something) slip
- let (something) ride
- live on (something)
- live out (something)
- live to regret (something)
- make a big deal (out) of (something)
- lose (something) in translation
- make a big thing about/out of (something)
- make a muck of (something)
- make a point of (doing something)
- make a song and dance about (something)
- make it a point to (do something)
- make (something) into a big deal
- make (something) known
- make something of one's life
- make something of (oneself)
- make (something) stick
- make up for (something)
- mean something to (someone)
- meant to (be/do something)
- mess about with (something)
- mess around with (something)
- mess (something or someone) up
- milk/bleed/suck (someone or something) dry
- monkey about with (something)
- nip (something) in the bud
- monkey around with (something)
- not like the sound of (something)
- not for (someone) to (do something)
- not touch (someone or something) with a bargepole
- not so much (something) as (something else)
- not touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole
- on/at the point of (doing something)
- on the/someone's/something's way out
- one's heart is (just) not in something
- pack (someone or something) in
- pack (something) up
- pass (someone or something) off as
- pass (something) down
- pass (something) in
- pick (someone or something) to pieces/shreds
- pave the way for (something or someone)
- pick (something) clean
- pile (something) on
- play at being (something)
- praise (someone or something) to the skies
- press (someone or something) into service
- pretend to (something)
- pump (someone or something) full of (something)
- push (something) out of one's mind
- push (something) to the back of one's mind
- put/set one's mind to (something)
- put a name to (someone or something)
- put/set (something) to rights
- put an end to (something)
- put (someone) in mind of (something)
- put (someone or something) in the shade
- put (someone or something) to shame
- put (someone or something) through his/her/its paces
- put (someone or something) to the test
- put (something) down to
- put (something) into practice
- put (something) into service
- put (something or someone) on the map
- put (something) into words
- put (something) out of one's mind
- put (something) over on (someone)
- put (something) together with
- put (something) to (good) use
- quite something
- see (something) in (something or someone)
- rolling in (something)
- ride on (something or someone)
- rid (someone or something) of
- reduce (something) to ashes
- set (something) on its ear
- set something on fire
- send out for (something)
- set something afire/aflame/ablaze
- set (oneself) up as (something)
- send off for (something)
- send away for (something)
- send away to (someone) for (something)
- set (something or someone) against
- settle on/upon (something)
- settle (someone or something) down
- set up as (something)
- set up in (something)
- sic (something) on (someone or something)
- sing someone's/something's praises
- sing the praises of (someone/something)
- someone's life depends on (something)
- someone's world revolves around (someone or something)
- something else
- something has (got) to give
- something fierce
- something like
- something or other
- stake one's life on (something)
- stand someone/something in good stead
- start something
- string along with (someone or something)
- stick out for (something)
- stay out of (something)
- sweep (something) under the carpet
- surround oneself with (someone or something)
- swing at (someone or something)
- take away from (something)
- take (someone or something) by surprise
- take (someone or something) seriously
- take (something) as given
- take (something) by storm
- take (something) as read
- take something for what it's worth
- take (something) in one's stride
- take (something) into consideration
- take (something) in stride
- take (something) into one's (own) hands
- take (something) lying down
- take (something) on board
- take something on trust
- take (something) out on (someone)
- take something the wrong way
- take (something) to heart
- take (something) under advisement
- take (something) with a grain/pinch of salt
- take the place of (someone or something)
- take to something like a duck (takes) to water
- talk (oneself) out of (something)
- talk one's way out of (something)
- tear (someone or something) to pieces/shreds
- tee off on (someone or something)
- that's/there's (something/someone) for you
- the odds are in favor of (something)
- the specter of (something)
- throw (something) out the window
- tone in with (something)
- to subject (someone or something) to
- touch (someone) for (something)
- try (something) on for size
- turn around and (do something)
- turn out like (someone or something)
- turn out to be (something)
- turn round and (do something)
- turn (something) inside out
- turn (something) over in one's mind
- turn (something) to (good) account
- turn (something) upside down
- under someone's/something's name
- under the name (of) (someone/something)
- unfamiliar with (something)
- walk away with (something)
- watch (someone or something) like a hawk
- wave (someone or something) through
- what is (someone) doing with (something)
- winkle (someone or something) out of
- wipe (someone or something) off the face of the earth
- wipe (someone or something) off the map
- wish (someone or something) on (someone)
- within sight of (something)
- wouldn't touch (something) with a 10-foot pole
- you know something?
- get in on (something)
- awaken to (something)
- give (someone or something) a clean bill of health
- buck for (something)
- keep (someone or something) back
- do what with (something)
- make (something) one's own
- in someone's or something's wake
- gum up (something)
- light up (something)
- do something to
- pattern (something) on
- put (something) behind (oneself)
- bring (something) alive
- something/anything of the kind
- give (something) a rest
- see the last of (someone or something)
- something of
- make something of it
- root (someone or something) on
- wipe (something) clean
- in defense of (something or someone)
- have (something) to spare
- chalk (something) up to
- open (someone or something) to (someone or something)
- in someone's/something's stead
- onto something
- take (something) as a sign
- hush up (someone or something)
- or something
- put the screws on/to (someone or something)
- ram (something) home
- sweep (something) under the rug
- settle (something) on (someone)
- play (someone or something) off against (someone or something)
- with (something) to spare
- put (oneself) over as (something)
- take (something) in good part
- write off for (something)
- turn upon (something)
- press (something) on (someone)
- point up (something)
- set/put (something) straight
- turn (someone) on to (something)
- accept/take (something) on faith
- account for (someone or something)
- account for (something)
- a little something
- amount to something
- a peg to hang (something) on
- answer to (something)
- answer for (something)
- as/so far as (something) goes
- as/so far as (something) is concerned
- ascribe (something) to
- as far as (something) is concerned
- as (someone or something) goes
- as (something) as they come
- at someone's or something's mercy
- at the risk of (doing something)
- at the time of (something)
- attribute (something) to (someone or something)
- avoid (someone or something) like the plague
- bleed (someone/something) dry
- awaken (someone or something) to (something)
- bow down to (someone or something)
- break from (someone or something)
- bring (something) to an end
- bring an end to (something)
- bring (something) to someone's notice
- bring (something) to life
- bring (something) to a stop
- bristle with (something)
- bust out (something)
- bust (something) out
- call (something) to order
- catch (someone or something) by surprise
- catch (something) on camera
- change (something) over to
- cheer (someone or something) up
- close/hard/hot on someone's or something's heels
- clear up (something)
- close by (someone or something)
- come/follow close/hard/hot on something's heels
- come in/within sight of (something)
- come/follow close/hard/hot on the heels of (something)
- commit (something) to memory
- commit (something) to paper/writing
- count off (something)
- cry out (something)
- defer to (something)
- cry out against (something)
- divest (oneself) of (something)
- dive (right) in/into (something)
- do (someone or something) an injustice
- do an injustice to (someone or something)
- do something with
- do something about
- do something
- drop/dump (something) in/into/on someone's lap
- eat/have someone or something for lunch
- eat someone's or something's lunch
- eat (something) up
- feel/look like something the cat brought/dragged/drug in
- end in (something)
- fob something off as
- follow up on (something)
- fob someone or something off
- get off on (something)
- get down to (something)
- get around to (something)
- force/ram/shove (something) down someone's throat
- force (something) down
- get round to (something)
- get on with (something or someone)
- get out of (something)
- get on for (something)
- get (someone or something) wrong
- get (something) off one's chest
- get (something) out of (something or someone)
- get (someone) out of (something)
- get (something) straight
- get (something) right
- get (something) over with
- get (something) through to (someone)
- give (oneself) up to (something)
- give (someone or something) a/the once-over
- give (someone or something) a wide berth
- give (something) a fling
- give (something) a miss
- give (something) a jerk
- give (something) a second look
- give (something) a shot
- give (something) a whirl
- give (something) new life
- give (something) up as a bad job
- go ahead with (something)
- give up on (someone or something)
- good for (someone or something)
- go over/through (something) with a fine-tooth comb
- have/keep (something) up one's sleeve
- have/share (something) in common
- have a fling at (something)
- have a (good) laugh about (something)
- have a high opinion of (something)
- have a low opinion of (something)
- have anything/something to say about
- have a way of (being something or doing something)
- have (got) someone or something covered
- have (got) (something) down to a science
- have one's heart set on (something)
- have (someone or something) (all) to oneself
- have (someone or something) in mind
- have (someone or something) to thank for (something)
- have (something) (all) to oneself
- have (something) going for one
- have (something) back
- have (something) written all over it
- hear the last of (something)
- heat (something) up
- heat up (something)
- hold/keep/play (something) close to one's chest
- hold/keep/play (something) close to the vest
- hold back (someone or something )
- hold (someone or something) in high regard
- in order for (someone or something) to
- in someone's/something's name
- in someone's or something's clutches
- in something's or someone's defense
- intent on/upon (something)
- in the act (of doing something)
- in the direction of (something)
- in the process of (doing something)
- keep a watchful eye on (someone or something)
- keep (someone or something) at arm's length
- keep (someone or something) going
- kiss something goodbye
- knock (something) on the head
- keep (something) under one's hat
- know something backwards
- know something inside and out
- know something backward and forward
- know something inside out
- know something like the back of one's hand
- know something or someone for what it/he/she is
- know something when one sees it/one
- know the meaning of (something)
- lay/put (something) to rest
- lay the blame for (something) at someone's door
- learn (something) at one's mother's knee
- learn to live with something
- leave (someone or something) be
- leave something to the imagination
- let (someone) in on (something)
- let (something) rest
- let (someone or something) be
- let (something) slide
- let (something) slip
- let (something) ride
- live on (something)
- live out (something)
- live to regret (something)
- make a big deal (out) of (something)
- lose (something) in translation
- make a big thing about/out of (something)
- make a muck of (something)
- make a point of (doing something)
- make a song and dance about (something)
- make it a point to (do something)
- make (something) into a big deal
- make (something) known
- make something of one's life
- make something of (oneself)
- make (something) stick
- make up for (something)
- mean something to (someone)
- meant to (be/do something)
- mess about with (something)
- mess around with (something)
- mess (something or someone) up
- milk/bleed/suck (someone or something) dry
- monkey about with (something)
- nip (something) in the bud
- monkey around with (something)
- not like the sound of (something)
- not for (someone) to (do something)
- not touch (someone or something) with a bargepole
- not so much (something) as (something else)
- not touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole
- on/at the point of (doing something)
- on the/someone's/something's way out
- one's heart is (just) not in something
- pack (someone or something) in
- pack (something) up
- pass (someone or something) off as
- pass (something) down
- pass (something) in
- pick (someone or something) to pieces/shreds
- pave the way for (something or someone)
- pick (something) clean
- pile (something) on
- play at being (something)
- praise (someone or something) to the skies
- press (someone or something) into service
- pretend to (something)
- pump (someone or something) full of (something)
- push (something) out of one's mind
- push (something) to the back of one's mind
- put/set one's mind to (something)
- put a name to (someone or something)
- put/set (something) to rights
- put an end to (something)
- put (someone) in mind of (something)
- put (someone or something) in the shade
- put (someone or something) to shame
- put (someone or something) through his/her/its paces
- put (someone or something) to the test
- put (something) down to
- put (something) into practice
- put (something) into service
- put (something or someone) on the map
- put (something) into words
- put (something) out of one's mind
- put (something) over on (someone)
- put (something) together with
- put (something) to (good) use
- quite something
- see (something) in (something or someone)
- rolling in (something)
- ride on (something or someone)
- rid (someone or something) of
- reduce (something) to ashes
- set (something) on its ear
- set something on fire
- send out for (something)
- set something afire/aflame/ablaze
- set (oneself) up as (something)
- send off for (something)
- send away for (something)
- send away to (someone) for (something)
- set (something or someone) against
- settle on/upon (something)
- settle (someone or something) down
- set up as (something)
- set up in (something)
- sic (something) on (someone or something)
- sing someone's/something's praises
- sing the praises of (someone/something)
- someone's life depends on (something)
- someone's world revolves around (someone or something)
- something else
- something has (got) to give
- something fierce
- something like
- something or other
- stake one's life on (something)
- stand someone/something in good stead
- start something
- string along with (someone or something)
- stick out for (something)
- stay out of (something)
- sweep (something) under the carpet
- surround oneself with (someone or something)
- swing at (someone or something)
- take away from (something)
- take (someone or something) by surprise
- take (someone or something) seriously
- take (something) as given
- take (something) by storm
- take (something) as read
- take something for what it's worth
- take (something) in one's stride
- take (something) into consideration
- take (something) in stride
- take (something) into one's (own) hands
- take (something) lying down
- take (something) on board
- take something on trust
- take (something) out on (someone)
- take something the wrong way
- take (something) to heart
- take (something) under advisement
- take (something) with a grain/pinch of salt
- take the place of (someone or something)
- take to something like a duck (takes) to water
- talk (oneself) out of (something)
- talk one's way out of (something)
- tear (someone or something) to pieces/shreds
- tee off on (someone or something)
- that's/there's (something/someone) for you
- the odds are in favor of (something)
- the specter of (something)
- throw (something) out the window
- tone in with (something)
- to subject (someone or something) to
- touch (someone) for (something)
- try (something) on for size
- turn around and (do something)
- turn out like (someone or something)
- turn out to be (something)
- turn round and (do something)
- turn (something) inside out
- turn (something) over in one's mind
- turn (something) to (good) account
- turn (something) upside down
- under someone's/something's name
- under the name (of) (someone/something)
- unfamiliar with (something)
- walk away with (something)
- watch (someone or something) like a hawk
- wave (someone or something) through
- what is (someone) doing with (something)
- winkle (someone or something) out of
- wipe (someone or something) off the face of the earth
- wipe (someone or something) off the map
- wish (someone or something) on (someone)
- within sight of (something)
- wouldn't touch (something) with a 10-foot pole
- you know something?
- get in on (something)
- awaken to (something)
- give (someone or something) a clean bill of health
- buck for (something)
- keep (someone or something) back
- do what with (something)
- make (something) one's own
- in someone's or something's wake
- gum up (something)
- light up (something)
- do something to
- pattern (something) on
- put (something) behind (oneself)
- bring (something) alive
- something/anything of the kind
- give (something) a rest
- see the last of (someone or something)
- something of
- make something of it
- root (someone or something) on
- wipe (something) clean
- in defense of (something or someone)
- have (something) to spare
- chalk (something) up to
- open (someone or something) to (someone or something)
- in someone's/something's stead
- onto something
- take (something) as a sign
- hush up (someone or something)
- or something
- put the screws on/to (someone or something)
- ram (something) home
- sweep (something) under the rug
- settle (something) on (someone)
- play (someone or something) off against (someone or something)
- with (something) to spare
- put (oneself) over as (something)
- take (something) in good part
- write off for (something)
- turn upon (something)
- press (something) on (someone)
- point up (something)
- set/put (something) straight
- turn (someone) on to (something)
Kids Definition
something
1 of 2 pronoun some·thing ˈsəm(p)-thiŋ
especially in rapid speech or for sense 2 ˈsəmp-ᵊm
1
: some unnamed or unspecified thing
something must be done about it
2
: an important person or thing
decided to make something of myself
something
2 of 2 adverb1
: somewhat entry 2
was something less than perfect
2
: very entry 2 sense 1
snores something awful
something else
phrase
as in beauty
something very good of its kind That gourmet meal was really something else! Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- beauty
- dream
- hot stuff
- wonder
- phenomenon
- marvel
- knockout
- peach
- sweetheart
- honey
- cat's meow
- daisy
- bee's knees
- gem
- beaut
- standout
- dandy
- ripper
- crackajack
- jewel
- nifty
- pip
- doozy
- sensation
- pippin
- lulu
- dilly
- hummer
- humdinger
- lollapalooza
- sockdologer
- corker
- crackerjack
- snorter
- doozer
- ripsnorter
- sockdolager
- doozie
- jim-dandy
- crown jewel
- prodigy
- diamond
- treasure
- plum
- imperial
- pearl
- catch
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- failure
- lemon
- disappointment
- turkey
- loser
- dud
- bust
- flop
- letdown
- stinker