--- title: S — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 69 description: The 2316 words of the English dictionary under S, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/69/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / S # S — The English dictionary · page 69 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* In a lonely, alone way.[↗](../../solitarily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Tend Thy people with Thy staff, the flock of Thy heritage, that dwell solitarily, as a forest in the midst of the fruitful field; let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.[↗](../../solitarily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets MIC.7.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../solitarily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **solitary** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Solitary means alone, with no one else; a solitary animal lives on its own.[↗](../../solitary/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Solitary means single, only one: a solitary tree.[↗](../../solitary/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A solitary place is lonely and far from people.[↗](../../solitary/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Tigers are solitary animals.[↗](../../solitary/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A solitary tree stood in the field.[↗](../../solitary/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The lighthouse keeper lived a solitary life.[↗](../../solitary/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He went for a solitary walk on the beach.[↗](../../solitary/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Not a solitary person came to the shop all day.[↗](../../solitary/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some bees are solitary and do not live in hives.[↗](../../solitary/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A CERTAIN poor widow had one solitary Sheep.[↗](../../solitary/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · HOW DOTH the city sit solitary, that was full of people\![↗](../../solitary/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.1.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../solitary/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn Thee unto me, and be gracious unto me; for I am solitary and afflicted.[↗](../../solitary/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.25.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../solitary/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · God maketh the solitary to dwell in a house; He bringeth out the prisoners into prosperity; the rebellious dwell but in a parched land.[↗](../../solitary/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.68.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../solitary/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **solitude** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Solitude is being alone, usually in a quiet, peaceful way that you have chosen.[↗](../../solitude/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Solitude can also mean a lonely, empty place where few people go (formal, in stories and poems).[↗](../../solitude/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After the busy party, Ella enjoyed an hour of solitude in her room.[↗](../../solitude/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The old lighthouse keeper lived in solitude on the rock.[↗](../../solitude/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people find solitude peaceful, others find it lonely.[↗](../../solitude/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He walked in the woods for peace and solitude.[↗](../../solitude/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Cats often seem to like their solitude.[↗](../../solitude/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She wrote her poems in solitude by the lake.[↗](../../solitude/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The prince walked on in solitude till he reached the city.[↗](../../solitude/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · They are called Double, because each letter presents a contrast or permutation; thus Life and Death; Peace and War (Evil); Wisdom and Folly; Riches and Poverty; Grace and Indignation; Fertility and Solitude (Desolation); Power and Servitude.[↗](../../solitude/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../solitude/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **solo** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A piece of music, dance or a performance done by one person alone.[↗](../../solo/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) Done by one person without help: a solo trip.[↗](../../solo/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (adverb) Alone.[↗](../../solo/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* She sailed solo round the world.[↗](../../solo/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Amy sang a solo in the school concert.[↗](../../solo/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He sailed solo across the ocean.[↗](../../solo/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The drummer played a long solo.[↗](../../solo/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I did the project solo.[↗](../../solo/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It was her first solo flight.[↗](../../solo/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The singer left the band to go solo.[↗](../../solo/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Then the elfin girls had to dance, first in the usual way, and then with stamping feet, which they performed very well; then followed the artistic and solo dance.[↗](../../solo/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **solstice** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A solstice is one of the two days each year when the Sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon.[↗](../../solstice/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") The summer solstice has the longest daylight; the winter solstice has the shortest.[↗](../../solstice/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The summer solstice is the longest day of the year.[↗](../../solstice/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · People gather at Stonehenge for the solstice sunrise.[↗](../../solstice/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In Australia, the winter solstice is in June.[↗](../../solstice/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · At Newgrange, sunlight fills the passage at the winter solstice.[↗](../../solstice/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · After the winter solstice, days slowly get longer.[↗](../../solstice/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We measured our shadow on the solstice.[↗](../../solstice/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · There are two solstices and two equinoxes each year.[↗](../../solstice/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **soluble** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (science) Able to dissolve in a liquid, especially water, like sugar or salt.[↗](../../soluble/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of a problem) Able to be solved.[↗](../../soluble/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Sugar is soluble in water.[↗](../../soluble/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Sand is not soluble — it sinks to the bottom.[↗](../../soluble/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We tested which powders were soluble.[↗](../../soluble/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum dissolved a soluble tablet in a glass of water.[↗](../../soluble/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The puzzle looked hard, but it was soluble.[↗](../../soluble/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · More sugar is soluble in hot tea than in cold tea.[↗](../../soluble/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **solution** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A solution is a way to solve a problem or deal with a difficult situation.[↗](../../solution/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The answer to a maths problem or puzzle.[↗](../../solution/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In science, a liquid in which something has been dissolved, like salt water.[↗](../../solution/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We found a solution to the problem.[↗](../../solution/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Check your solution to the puzzle.[↗](../../solution/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Salt water is a solution.[↗](../../solution/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · When sugar dissolves in tea it makes a solution.[↗](../../solution/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Talking it over was the best solution.[↗](../../solution/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The solutions are at the back of the book.[↗](../../solution/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Recycling is part of the solution to pollution.[↗](../../solution/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But during these warlike preparations an attempt at a peaceful solution of the difficulty was not neglected.[↗](../../solution/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · A solution to this question will be found in the Pythagorean dualism.[↗](../../solution/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../solution/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Distribution was delayed unril this year (1922) by a supplement aiming at a solution of the Pythagorean philosophy.[↗](../../solution/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../solution/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Although the Sefer Tetzirah is exceedingly hard to understand, the solution of its many diflicalties is not impossible.[↗](../../solution/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../solution/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **solve** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To solve a problem is to find the answer to it or the way to make it right.[↗](../../solve/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To solve a mystery or crime is to find out what really happened.[↗](../../solve/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To solve a puzzle, riddle or equation is to work out its answer.[↗](../../solve/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Can you solve this sum?[↗](../../solve/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective solved the mystery.[↗](../../solve/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We solved the puzzle together.[↗](../../solve/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Talking helped them solve the argument.[↗](../../solve/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Solve the equation: x + 5 = 9.[↗](../../solve/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She solved the riddle in one minute.[↗](../../solve/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists try to solve big problems like pollution.[↗](../../solve/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the clues to solve the case.[↗](../../solve/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The man who thinks he can solve the problem is named Robert Fulton.[↗](../../solve/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · I do not pretend to be able to solve this difficult question.[↗](../../solve/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../solve/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **solved** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Solved is the past form of solve: found the answer to a problem or puzzle.[↗](../../solved/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Solved also means already answered or worked out: a solved mystery.[↗](../../solved/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She solved 15 problems.[↗](../../solved/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He solved 4 puzzles a day.[↗](../../solved/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · How many problems are not solved yet?[↗](../../solved/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · They solved 80% of the questions.[↗](../../solved/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective solved the case.[↗](../../solved/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We solved the argument by taking turns.[↗](../../solved/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Once the puzzle was solved, we put it back in the box.[↗](../../solved/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The flower of my heart will travel with me; and so the riddle is solved.[↗](../../solved/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **solvent** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (science) A solvent is a liquid that dissolves another substance; water is the most common solvent.[↗](../../solvent/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Solvent can mean a strong chemical liquid that dissolves paint, glue or grease, like white spirit or nail-varnish remover.[↗](../../solvent/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (money) A person or company that is solvent has enough money to pay all its debts.[↗](../../solvent/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Water is a solvent for sugar and salt.[↗](../../solvent/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In a solution, the solvent dissolves the solute.[↗](../../solvent/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad cleaned the brushes with a solvent.[↗](../../solvent/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Solvent fumes can make you dizzy, so open a window.[↗](../../solvent/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Nail-varnish remover is a solvent.[↗](../../solvent/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop is still solvent, though times are hard.[↗](../../solvent/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Sugar dissolves faster in a warm solvent.[↗](../../solvent/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **solver** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A solver is a person who solves something, like a problem, puzzle or crime: a problem solver.[↗](../../solver/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In computing and maths, a solver is a program that finds answers to equations or puzzles.[↗](../../solver/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She is a brilliant problem solver.[↗](../../solver/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Crossword solvers enjoy tricky clues.[↗](../../solver/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The fastest solver of the Rubik's cube won a prize.[↗](../../solver/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class practised being good maths solvers.[↗](../../solver/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The computer solver found the answer in one second.[↗](../../solver/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A good solver checks their answer at the end.[↗](../../solver/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective was a famous solver of mysteries.[↗](../../solver/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **som** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The som is the money (currency) of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan (money).[↗](../../som/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (Ukrainian) «Som» (сом) means catfish, a big river fish with whiskers; it is not an English word.[↗](../../som/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Som» is often a fragment of longer words like «some», «somersault» or «blossom».[↗](../../som/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In Kyrgyzstan, bread costs a few som.[↗](../../som/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «Som» in Ukrainian means catfish.[↗](../../som/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · «Som» is the start of «somersault».[↗](../../som/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We changed dollars into som at the airport.[↗](../../som/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fisherman caught a huge som in the river.[↗](../../som/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't write «som» when you mean «some».[↗](../../som/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **somali** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To do with Somalia, a country in the Horn of East Africa, or its people.[↗](../../somali/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A Somali person.[↗](../../somali/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The Somali language, spoken by about 20 million people in Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and by Somalis around the world.[↗](../../somali/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My friend Hodan is Somali and speaks Somali at home.[↗](../../somali/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Somali is written with Latin letters.[↗](../../somali/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Somali community celebrated Eid at the park.[↗](../../somali/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Somalia is on the Horn of Africa.[↗](../../somali/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Somali families often drink spiced tea.[↗](../../somali/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Many Somalis live in Minneapolis.[↗](../../somali/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **sombre** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Dark and gloomy in colour or light.[↗](../../sombre/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Serious and sad, without cheer.[↗](../../sombre/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He wore a sombre black coat.[↗](../../sombre/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The room was dark and sombre.[↗](../../sombre/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The king's sombre mood frightened the children.[↗](../../sombre/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **some** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Some means a part of a group, not all of it.[↗](../../some/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Some birds can't fly.[↗](../../some/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Some means an amount or number that is not said: some water, some apples.[↗](../../some/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Some means a certain one that you do not know or name.[↗](../../some/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Some boy left his coat.[↗](../../some/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Before a number, some means about: some 20 children.[↗](../../some/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (casual) «Some» can mean «a great» or «a terrible»: «That was some storm!».[↗](../../some/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* (casual, rude) «Some» can show you do not think much of someone: «Some idiot parked on the path».[↗](../../some/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (casual) «and then some» means and even more.[↗](../../some/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (formal) Exams say «a certain number of», «a portion of», «an unspecified quantity» for «some».[↗](../../some/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* When some of a group goes away, we subtract.[↗](../../some/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Tom had 12 balloons; some flew away, and 7 are left.[↗](../../some/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") How many flew away?[↗](../../some/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Can I have some water, please?[↗](../../some/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Some animals sleep all winter.[↗](../../some/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Would you like some cake?[↗](../../some/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some day I will see the Grand Canyon.[↗](../../some/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Want some?[↗](../../some/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") There's heaps of chips.[↗](../../some/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Some guy at the shop gave me 2 dollars too much.[↗](../../some/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Some idiot ate 4 of my sausages.[↗](../../some/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · That was some match, they scored 6 goals and then some\![↗](../../some/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · A certain number of apples were removed; 7 remained of the original 12.[↗](../../some/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") Ascertain the quantity removed.[↗](../../some/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Some 30 people waited for the bus.[↗](../../some/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · He ran out for some water.[↗](../../some/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And the children of Israel did so, and gathered some more, some less.[↗](../../some/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.16.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../some/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · And they journeyed from Beth-el; and there was still some way to come to Ephrath; and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour.[↗](../../some/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.35.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../some/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · And it came to pass on the seventh day, that there went out some of the people to gather, and they found none.[↗](../../some/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.16.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../some/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time.[↗](../../some/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.16.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../some/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") · If grape-gatherers came to thee, would they not leave some gleaning grapes?[↗](../../some/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets OBA.1.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../some/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") · And some from among the heads of fathers' houses gave unto the work.[↗](../../some/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings NEH.7.70, JPS 1917)[↗](../../some/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") **somebody** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Somebody means a person, but we do not know or do not say who.[↗](../../somebody/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") It means the same as someone.[↗](../../somebody/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A somebody is a person who is important or famous: he wants to be a somebody.[↗](../../somebody/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Somebody took 3 cookies from the jar.[↗](../../somebody/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · If somebody gives you 5 more, how many will you have?[↗](../../somebody/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Somebody left 2 books on the desk.[↗](../../somebody/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Somebody ate half of the cake.[↗](../../somebody/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Somebody is knocking at the door.[↗](../../somebody/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If you are lost, ask somebody who works in the shop.[↗](../../somebody/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Is somebody sitting here?[↗](../../somebody/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · I think somebody else has my pencil.[↗](../../somebody/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "Why did not somebody tell me?"[↗](../../somebody/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **someday** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Someday means at some time in the future that is not known yet.[↗](../../someday/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "Someday I'll go to Japan."[↗](../../someday/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") It often expresses a hope or dream.[↗](../../someday/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Someday I want to be an astronaut.[↗](../../someday/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · "Can we get a dog?" "[↗](../../someday/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") Someday, maybe."[↗](../../someday/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Someday we will laugh about this.[↗](../../someday/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She hopes to visit her grandparents in Ireland someday.[↗](../../someday/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Someday soon the new park will open.[↗](../../someday/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I'll learn to play the guitar someday.[↗](../../someday/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Someday the little seed will be a tall tree.[↗](../../someday/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · “I shall keep it, just the same,” said the Witch, laughing at her, “and someday I shall get the other one from you, too.”[↗](../../someday/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **somehow** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Somehow means in some way, although you do not know how or it is hard to explain.[↗](../../somehow/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Somehow can mean for some reason that you cannot quite say: somehow I didn't trust him.[↗](../../somehow/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «Somehow or other» means by some way or another, even if it is difficult.[↗](../../somehow/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Somehow the cat got onto the roof.[↗](../../somehow/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We will get the project finished somehow.[↗](../../somehow/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Somehow I knew it was going to rain.[↗](../../somehow/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog somehow opened the gate and ran out.[↗](../../somehow/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I lost my key, but somehow or other I got into the house.[↗](../../somehow/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Somehow the cake didn't taste as good as last time.[↗](../../somehow/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The team was losing, but somehow they won in the last minute.[↗](../../somehow/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Can I not manage to see her somehow?[↗](../../somehow/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **someone** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Someone means a person, but we do not say who.[↗](../../someone/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Someone» can also mean an important person: she wants to be someone.[↗](../../someone/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (casual) «Someone» is used to hint at a person everybody knows: «Someone ate my chips» means I know it was you.[↗](../../someone/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (casual, sarcastic) «Someone's grumpy» or «someone's in a mood» teases a person who is right there.[↗](../../someone/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (formal) «A person», «an individual» and «a party» are stiff words: «an unidentified individual», «a third party».[↗](../../someone/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Someone took 3 cookies from the jar.[↗](../../someone/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Someone gave her $5.[↗](../../someone/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · If someone buys 4 pens, how much do they pay?[↗](../../someone/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Someone left 2 books on the desk.[↗](../../someone/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Someone is knocking at the door.[↗](../../someone/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Ask someone for help if you are lost.[↗](../../someone/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Is someone sitting here?[↗](../../someone/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She wanted someone else to go first.[↗](../../someone/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · someone ate 3 of my 8 chips and i know it was u (casual)[↗](../../someone/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Ooh, someone's in a mood today.[↗](../../someone/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (casual, teasing)[↗](../../someone/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Someone's gonna get a smack if they touch my bike.[↗](../../someone/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (rough threat)[↗](../../someone/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · An individual purchases 4 pens at 30 cents per pen; compute the total expenditure.[↗](../../someone/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (formal exam)[↗](../../someone/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · “Because someone has eaten my feet.”[↗](../../someone/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) … [68](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/68/) **69** [70](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/70/) … [127](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/127/) - ← previous: [page 68](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/68/) - next →: [page 70](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/70/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)