English Profile

some · determiner

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some (UNKNOWN AMOUNT)

A1 used to refer to an amount of something without saying exactly how much or how many

Dictionary examples:

There's some cake in the kitchen if you'd like it.

Here's some news you might be interested in.

Some stories he wrote were made into movies.

Could you give me some idea of when the building work will finish?

I've got to do some more work before I can go out.

Learner example:

I think if you make some pasta with garlic and onion sauce, [that] will be great. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

some (LARGE AMOUNT)

B2 a large amount or number of something

Dictionary examples:

It'll be some time before we meet again.

It was some years later when they next met.

We discussed the problem at some length.

Learner example:

It's some years ago now, sixteen years I think. (First Certificate in English; B2; Swedish)

some (NOT USING NAME)

C1 used to refer to a particular person or thing without stating exactly which one

Dictionary examples:

Some lucky person will win more than $1,000,000!

Some jerk locked the door.

There must be some way you can relieve the pain.

Learner example:

Maybe you hate the memory of these boring literature classes at school, but I'm sure each of you is interested in some subject or other. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Spanish)

some · pronoun

/sʌm/

some (UNKNOWN AMOUNT)

A1 used to refer to an amount of something without saying exactly how much or how many

Dictionary examples:

I can't eat all this chocolate, would you like some?

If you need more paper then just take some.

"Would you like to have dinner with us?" "No thanks, I've already had some."

Learner example:

If you don't have [any old clothes], I will lend you some. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

some (NOT ALL)

A1 used to refer to part of a larger amount or number of something and not all of it

Dictionary examples:

In some cases it's possible to fix the problem right away.

Some of you here have already met Imran.

Have some of this lemonade - it's very good.

Learner example:

Please bring some of [your] music with you. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Kurdish)