Cool MateMeaning of Something
In simple words: anything or a specific thing that is not named
Something in a sentence
- I found something special in the garden.
- Is there something you wanted to tell me?
- He said he would bring something for dinner.
- Something was wrong with the television.
- I need something to write on.
- Can you feel something in the air?
How to use Something
Use 'something' when you are referring to an unknown or unspecified object, idea, or situation. It's appropriate in conversations, but avoid it in very formal writing. Consider using more specific terms when possible.
Grammar pattern
standalone pronoun
Memory hint
Think of 'some' + 'thing' — it's a vague reference to a certain thing.
Related words
Collocations with Something
- something important
- something new
- something different
- something special
- say something
Opposites of Something
Common mistakes with Something
- 'Something' used without context, making sentences unclear.
- Confusing 'something' with 'anything' in negative sentences.
- 'Something' followed by plural verbs, which is incorrect.
Something appears in
Something in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شيء ما
أي شيء أو شيء محدد غير مسمى
- Bengaliবাংলা
কিছু একটা
কোনো নির্দিষ্ট বা অনির্দিষ্ট জিনিস যার নাম বলা হচ্ছে না
- GermanDeutsch
Etwas
irgendetwas oder eine bestimmte Sache, die nicht genannt wird
- SpanishEspañol
Algo
cualquier cosa o una cosa específica que no está nombrada
- Persianفارسی
چیزی
هر چیزی یا یه چیز خاص که اسمش رو نگفتیم
- FrenchFrançais
Quelque chose
n'importe quoi ou une chose spécifique qui n'est pas nommée
- Hindiहिन्दी
कुछ
कोई भी चीज़ या एक विशेष चीज़ जिसका नाम नहीं लिया गया है
- ItalianItaliano
Qualcosa
qualsiasi cosa o una cosa specifica che non viene nominata
- PortuguesePortuguês
Algo
qualquer coisa ou uma coisa específica que não tem nome
- RussianРусский
Что-то
что-то или какая-то конкретная вещь, которая не названа
- Urduاردو
کچھ
کوئی بھی یا کوئی خاص چیز جس کا نام نہ لیا گیا ہو
- Chinese中文
某物
任何东西或未命名的特定事物
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Frequently asked questions about Something
What does Something mean?
anything or a specific thing that is not named
What is the definition of Something?
a thing that is not known or mentioned by name
How do you use Something in a sentence?
I found something special in the garden.
Can you give another example of Something?
Is there something you wanted to tell me?
What are synonyms for Something?
Common alternatives include thing, item, object, entity, matter.
What is the opposite of Something?
Opposite meanings include nothing.
What words go with Something?
It commonly pairs with something important, something new, something different, something special, say something.
What are common mistakes when using Something?
'Something' used without context, making sentences unclear. Confusing 'something' with 'anything' in negative sentences. 'Something' followed by plural verbs, which is incorrect.
How do you pronounce Something?
US: /["/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Something?
Use 'something' when you are referring to an unknown or unspecified object, idea, or situation. It's appropriate in conversations, but avoid it in very formal writing. Consider using more specific terms when possible.
What CEFR level is Something?
"Something" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.