some

Meaning

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.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/sʌm/

Etymology

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.

Sentences

However , some carriage bodies were sold to local farmers .

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

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

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

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

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

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