some

Signification

Pron

1. A certain number, at least two.
2. An indefinite quantity.
3. An indefinite amount, a part.

Det

1. A nonzero, unspecified proportion of (a bounded set of countable things): at least two.
2. A nonzero, unspecified quantity or number of (an unbounded set of countable things).
3. An unspecified amount of (something uncountable).
4. A certain, an unspecified or unknown.
5. A considerable quantity or number of.
6. Approximately, about (with a number).
7. Emphasizing a number.
8. (informal) A remarkable.

Adv

1. Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
2. To a certain extent, or for a certain period.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/sʌm/

Étymologie

From Middle English som, sum, from Old English sum (“some, a certain one”), from Proto-West Germanic *sum, from Proto-Germanic *sumaz (“some, a certain one”), from Proto-Indo-European *sem- (“one, whole”). Cognate Scots sum, some (“some”), North Frisian som, sam, säm (“some”), West Frisian sommige, somlike (“some”), dialectal Dutch som, saom (“some”), standard Dutch sommige (“some”), Low German somige (“some”), German dialectal summige (“some”), Danish somme (“some”), Swedish somlig (“some”), Norwegian sum, som (“some”), Icelandic sumur (“some”), Gothic 𐍃𐌿𐌼𐍃 (sums, “one, someone”). More at same.

Phrases

However , some carriage bodies were sold to local farmers .

Cependant, certains corps de transport ont été vendus à des agriculteurs locaux.

Some or all of this ballast would then be discarded when cargo was loaded .

Une partie ou la totalité de ce ballast serait ensuite rejetée lorsque la cargaison était chargée.

At some high hill passes the range provides cool sites appropriate for vineyards .

À certains pass High Hill, la gamme offre des sites frais appropriés pour les vignobles.

Some factions favour a separate state while others seek regional autonomy .

Certaines factions favorisent un état distinct tandis que d'autres recherchent une autonomie régionale.

Though Ballia's core occupation is agriculture but there are some small industries are existing .

Bien que l'occupation principale de Ballia soit l'agriculture, il existe de petites industries.

Their accents and some aspects of grammar can also sometimes exhibit Tagalog influence .

Leurs accents et certains aspects de la grammaire peuvent également parfois présenter une influence du tagalog.

Some of the original pressed metal centrepieces and panelled ceilings have been retained .

Certains des centres de table en métal pressés d'origine et des plafonds lambrissés ont été conservés.