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some

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/sʌm/ · some

An unspecified amount or number; used to refer to a portion of something.

Meanings

determinerformal

An unspecified amount or number; used to refer to a portion of something.

ایک غیر معین مقدار یا تعداد؛ کسی چیز کے ایک حصے کا حوالہ دینے کے لیے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔

کچھ

kuch

Synonyms

a fewseveralvariousکچھچندمتعدد

Antonyms

nonealleveryکوئی نہیںسبہر

Common Collocations

  • some people
  • some time
  • some day

Example Sentences

I need some water.

مجھے کچھ پانی چاہیے۔

Mujhe kuch paani chahiye.

We should buy some food for the party.

ہمیں پارٹی کے لیے کچھ کھانا خریدنا چاہیے۔

Hamen party ke liye kuch khana kharidna chahiye.

Can you give me some help?

کیا آپ مجھے کچھ مدد دے سکتے ہیں؟

Kya aap mujhe kuch madad de sakte hain?

Easily Confused With

somebody:Some refers to an unspecified amount, while somebody refers to an unspecified person.

Word Family

someone
pronounکچھ لوگ
sometime
adverbکچھ وقت
somewhat
adverbکچھ حد تک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'some' as a little basket that holds a few items.

Imagine a basket with a few apples in it, representing 'some'.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "sum" — a certain amount or number

First known use: 12th century

The word 'some' has been used in the English language since at least the 12th century, originally meaning 'a certain amount or more than one'.