something
Translation
something
Examples
I need to tell you something.
I need to tell you something.
There's something strange about this.
There's something strange about this.
He is something of an expert.
He is something of an expert.
Grammar Patterns
((as a pronoun)) an unspecified thing or amount I need to tell you something.
((something of a/an + noun)) to some extent He is something of an expert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: a thing, an object, an item; Antonyms: nothing
Etymology
A compound of 'some' and 'thing', literally meaning 'some unspecified thing'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the opposite of 'nothing'. If it's not nothing, it must be something.