Cool MateMeaning of Somebody
In simple words: a person, not known or specific
Somebody in a sentence
- Somebody should have told me.
- She thinks she's really somebody in that car.
How to use Somebody
Used in both spoken and written English. It's common in everyday conversation when the speaker does not know who they are referring to. Avoid in very formal contexts where specificity is required.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'some-body'—anybody could be this mysterious 'somebody'.
Related words
Collocations with Somebody
- somebody told me
- somebody's name
- somebody else
Synonyms for Somebody
- someone
- some person
- a person
Opposites of Somebody
- nobody
- no one
Common mistakes with Somebody
- Confused with 'somebody's' (possessive form)
- Using in place of 'someone' without context
- Omitting it in sentences where clarity is needed
Somebody appears in
Somebody in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شخص ما
شخص، غير معروف أو غير محدد
- Bengaliবাংলা
কেউ
একজন ব্যক্তি, পরিচিত বা নির্দিষ্ট নয়
- GermanDeutsch
Jemand
eine Person, unbekannt oder nicht spezifisch
- SpanishEspañol
Alguien
una persona, no conocida o específica
- Persianفارسی
کسی
یه آدم، که مشخص نیست کیه
- FrenchFrançais
Quelqu'un
une personne, pas connue ou spécifique
- Hindiहिन्दी
कोई व्यक्ति
कोई व्यक्ति, जो जाना-पहचाना या खास न हो
- ItalianItaliano
Qualcuno
una persona, non conosciuta o specifica
- PortuguesePortuguês
Alguém
uma pessoa, não conhecida ou específica
- RussianРусский
Кто-то
кто-то, неизвестный или не конкретный
- Urduاردو
کوئی
کوئی شخص، نامعلوم یا مخصوص نہیں
- Chinese中文
某人
一个不具体的人
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Frequently asked questions about Somebody
What does Somebody mean?
a person, not known or specific
What is the definition of Somebody?
a person who is not known or mentioned by name
How do you use Somebody in a sentence?
Somebody should have told me.
Can you give another example of Somebody?
She thinks she's really somebody in that car.
What are synonyms for Somebody?
Common alternatives include someone, some person, a person.
What is the opposite of Somebody?
Opposite meanings include nobody, no one.
What words go with Somebody?
It commonly pairs with somebody told me, somebody's name, somebody else.
What are common mistakes when using Somebody?
Confused with 'somebody's' (possessive form) Using in place of 'someone' without context Omitting it in sentences where clarity is needed
How do you pronounce Somebody?
US: /["/ˈsʌmbədi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌmbədi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Somebody?
Used in both spoken and written English. It's common in everyday conversation when the speaker does not know who they are referring to. Avoid in very formal contexts where specificity is required.
What CEFR level is Somebody?
"Somebody" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.