somebody
Translation
somebody, someone
Examples
Somebody is at the door.
Somebody is at the door.
He thinks he's a somebody now.
He thinks he's a somebody now.
Grammar Patterns
((pronoun)) as a subject an unknown person Somebody is at the door.
a + ((pronoun)) an important person He thinks he's a somebody now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: someone, a person; Antonyms: nobody, no one
Etymology
A combination of 'some' + 'body'. Literally, 'some person'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'some' + 'body'. It refers to an unspecified person or body.