some
Translation
some, a few, a little
Examples
I need some new shoes.
I need some new shoes.
Can I have some water?
Can I have some water?
Some people like pineapple on pizza.
Some people like pineapple on pizza.
That was some party!
That was some party!
Grammar Patterns
((determiner)) + ((plural noun)) an unspecified number of (sth.) I need some new shoes.
((determiner)) + ((uncountable noun)) an unspecified amount of (sth.) Can I have some water?
Similar Words
Synonyms: a few, a little, several; Antonyms: no, all, every
Etymology
From Old English 'sum', meaning 'a certain one, somebody, a certain quantity'.
Memory Tips
'Some' is for when you don't know or don't need to say the exact number or amount. It's a 'sum' of an unknown quantity.