Learning language
Translation language
determiner · A1 · very often · UK/US

some

some

Meaning of some

an unknown amount or number

Learn some with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A1very often

some fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/sʌm/
American English/sʌm/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersyī xiē
some
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

some with Chinese translation

some usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Some children enjoy playing in the park.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Some students stayed after class to ask questions.

Learn by topic

some belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

some一些
my我的
your你的
his他的
our我们的
their他们的
this

some synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between some / any / a few / several / certain

🇬🇧English

used in negatives, questions, and conditionals more than for a neutral positive amount

A1Very Often

Do you have any questions?

🇬🇧English

a small number of countable things, more specific than some

A1Often

I have a few friends in London.

🇬🇧English

more than a few, but still an indefinite moderate number

A1Often

Several people called this morning.

🇬🇧English

can mean some, but often suggests specific or definite ones known from context

A1Often

Certain people prefer to work at night.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for some

How to pronounce some and what this word means

some means some. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce some

/sʌm/

some translation

some

some examples

Some children enjoy playing in the park.

some transcription

/sʌm/, /sʌm/

Questions about this word

some meaning: what does it mean?

an unknown amount or number

some pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

some is pronounced as /sʌm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

some definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Some children enjoy playing in the park. Translation: Некоторые дети любят играть в парке.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn some in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.