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Definition of: some
(sum) adjective
1. Of indeterminate quantity, number, or amount.
2. Limited in degree, or amount; moderate.
3. Conceived or thought of, but not definitely known: some person.
4. Logic Part (more than one) but not all of a class.
5. U.S. Slang Of considerable account; worthy of notice; extraordinary: That was some birthday party.
—pron.
1. A certain undetermined quantity or part; a portion.
2. Certain particular ones not definitely known or not specifically designated.
—adverb
1. U.S. Colloq. In an approximate degree; as nearly as may be estimated; about: Some eighty people were present.
2. Slang Somewhat. ♦ Homophone: sum. [OE sum some]
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