Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
someone
pronoun
/ˈsʌmˌwoʊn/
Definition
A person who is unspecified or unknown.
Examples
- Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
- If you need help, someone will be there to assist you.
- I saw someone familiar at the event, but I couldn’t remember their name.
Meaning
Refers to an individual without having to name them. It is commonly used when the identity of the person is not important or is not known.
Synonyms
- somebody
- individual
- person
