Pronunciation

/səmˈθɪŋ/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. An indefinite pronoun referring to a person, thing, or idea without specifying it. 2. Anything; something unspecified. 3. A vague or unclear notion. 4. (informal) A quantity or amount, often used to refer to a small or unspecified quantity. 5. (figurative) An element or aspect of a situation.
• Adjective: Used to describe a quality or state that is not specific or particular. “Something interesting happened.”

Phrases

• “Something’s up” implies that there is a problem or unusual situation.
• “I don’t know what something” expresses uncertainty or ignorance.
• “There’s something about him” suggests an unspoken quality or characteristic.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Can you pass me something to eat?”
• Adjective: “The view from the top was something to behold.”
• Indefinite clause: “If you find something, let me know.”

Synonyms

• Something else
• Anybody/anything
• Certain thing
• unspecified item
• Unknown factor
• Element
• Feature

Antonyms

• Nothing
• Specific
• Concrete
• Particular
• Identifiable