someone
Translation
someone, somebody
Examples
Someone is at the door.
Someone is at the door.
I need someone to help me.
I need someone to help me.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) as the subject of a verb Someone is at the door.
((...)) as the object of a verb or preposition I need someone to help me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: somebody; Antonyms: no one, nobody
Etymology
A combination of 'some' and 'one', meaning an unspecified person.
Memory Tips
Imagine a silhouette of a person. You know it's 'someone,' but you don't know who.