someone (A1)

pronoun

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌmwʌn/

Definition

An unspecified or unknown person.

Examples

• Someone left their umbrella here yesterday.

• Can you hear someone calling your name?

• I think someone is at the door.

How to Use someone

someone's (possessive)

belonging to or associated with someone. — "I think that's someone's bag on the floor."

Synonyms of someone

Words with a similar meaning to someone:

• somebody
• anyone
• anybody
• a person

Antonyms of someone

Words with the opposite meaning to someone:

• no one
• nobody

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