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Some

🇬🇧 UK /["/sʌm/","/səm//sʌm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sʌm/","/səm//sʌm/"]/

Significato di Some

used with uncountable nouns or plural countable nouns to mean ‘an amount of’ or ‘a number of’, when the amount or number is not given

In simple words: a small amount or number of something

Some in una frase

• Some people enjoy hiking in the mountains.
• I need some help with my homework.
• They have some interesting ideas for the project.
• Can I have some water, please?
• Some of the cookies are fresh out of the oven.

Come usare Some

Use 'some' when you want to express an indefinite quantity. It is often used in questions where we expect a positive answer. Avoid using it in very formal contexts where precise quantities are required.

Grammar pattern

some + noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'sum' — think of a small 'sum' of money.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Some

• some time
• some help
• some people
• some money
• some food

Synonyms for Some

• a few
• several
• a number of
• certain
• various

Opposites of Some

• none

Common mistakes with Some

• 'Some' cannot be used with plural uncountable nouns. e.g., it's wrong to say 'some rice' when referring to an unspecified quantity.
• Confusing 'some' with 'any' in negative sentences.
• Using 'some' in questions when expecting a negative response.

Domande frequenti su Some

Cosa significa Some?

a small amount or number of something

Cosa significa Some in italiano?

a small amount or number of something

Qual è la definizione di Some?

used with uncountable nouns or plural countable nouns to mean ‘an amount of’ or ‘a number of’, when the amount or number is not given

Come si usa Some in una frase?

Some people enjoy hiking in the mountains.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Some?

I need some help with my homework.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Some?

Alcune alternative comuni sono a few, several, a number of, certain, various.

Qual è il contrario di Some?

Significati opposti includono none.

Quali parole si abbinano a Some?

Si abbina spesso a some time, some help, some people, some money, some food.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Some?

'Some' cannot be used with plural uncountable nouns. e.g., it's wrong to say 'some rice' when referring to an unspecified quantity. Confusing 'some' with 'any' in negative sentences. Using 'some' in questions when expecting a negative response.

Come si pronuncia Some?

US: /["/sʌm/","/səm//sʌm/"]/, UK: /["/sʌm/","/səm//sʌm/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare Some?

Use 'some' when you want to express an indefinite quantity. It is often used in questions where we expect a positive answer. Avoid using it in very formal contexts where precise quantities are required.

Che livello CEFR ha Some?

"Some" è al livello A1 della scala CEFR.