someone
word
/ˈsəmˌwən/
SUHM-wuhn
/sˈʌmwɒn/
SUM-won
Definition
A word used to refer to an unknown or unspecified person.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often replaced by 'somebody' with little difference. Do not confuse with 'anyone', which refers to anyone at all, not a specific person. Usually singular.
Spanish: alguienPortuguese (BR): alguémPortuguese (PT): alguémChinese (Simplified): 某人Chinese (Traditional): 某人Hindi: कोईArabic: شخص ماBengali: কারো - কেউRussian: кто-тоJapanese: 誰かVietnamese: ai đóKorean: 누군가Turkish: biriUrdu: کوئیIndonesian: seseorang
Example Sentences
Someone is knocking at the door.
basic
Someone left their umbrella in the classroom.
basic
I need someone to help me with this homework.
basic
Did someone call me while I was out?
natural
If someone wants to join, just let me know.
natural
I think someone is watching us.
natural