Pronunciation: /ˈsəmˌwʌn/

Definitions of someone

noun a person who is not known or specified

Example Sentences

A1 Someone is knocking on the door.

A2 I saw someone familiar at the grocery store.

B1 If someone calls, please take a message.

B2 Someone left their umbrella in the office.

C1 It's important to trust someone before sharing personal information.

C2 Someone with expertise in the field should be consulted for advice.

pronoun referring to an unknown or unspecified person

Example Sentences

A1 Someone is knocking on the door.

A2 Can someone help me carry these boxes?

B1 If someone calls, please take a message.

B2 Someone left their umbrella in the office.

C1 I heard someone mention your name at the meeting.

C2 It's important to trust someone with your deepest secrets.

Examples of someone in a Sentence

formal It is important to always treat someone with respect in a professional setting.

informal If someone asks for help, just lend a hand without hesitation.

slang I heard someone spilled the tea about what really happened at the party.

figurative Sometimes, it feels like someone is always watching over us, guiding our actions.

Grammatical Forms of someone

past tense

loved

plural

someones

comparative

more someone

superlative

most someone

present tense

loves

future tense

will love

perfect tense

has loved

continuous tense

is loving

singular

someone

positive degree

someone

infinitive

to be someone

gerund

being someone

participle

loving

Origin and Evolution of someone

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'someone' originated from the combination of 'some' and 'one' in Middle English.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'someone' has retained its basic meaning of referring to an unspecified person, but has also come to imply a sense of familiarity or personal connection when used in conversation.