Some ( determiner , adverb )

(As a determiner)

Some ( determiner )

1. An unspecified amount or number of.
2. Used to refer to someone or something that is unknown or unspecified.
3. Used to express approval or admiration of someone or something.
4. Used to indicate that a specified amount of time is unoccupied or available for a particular activity.
5. Used to refer to someone or something that is remarkable or impressive.

Origin:

Old english sum, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german -som, also to the adverb same.

Examples:

1. She drank some water from the bottle.
2. Can I have some of your fries?
3. He gave some of the money to charity.
4. Some people believe that aliens exist.
5. There are some things that we just don't understand.
6. I've never heard of some guy named John.
7. Somebody left their keys on the counter.
8. I think some pizza would be good for dinner.
9. Some might argue that this decision was a mistake.
10. Some of the time, I like to just relax and read a book.
11. That was some performance by the singer!
12. The view from the top of the mountain was some sight to see!
13. We have some free time before the movie starts.

(As an adverb)

Some ( adverb )

1. An unspecified amount or number of.
2. Used to refer to someone or something that is unknown or unspecified.
3. Used to express approval or admiration of someone or something.
4. Used to indicate that a specified amount of time is unoccupied or available for a particular activity.
5. Used to refer to someone or something that is remarkable or impressive.

Origin:

Old english sum, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german -som, also to the adverb same.

Examples:

1. She drank some water from the bottle.
2. Can I have some of your fries?
3. He gave some of the money to charity.
4. Some people believe that aliens exist.
5. There are some things that we just don't understand.
6. I've never heard of some guy named John.
7. Somebody left their keys on the counter.
8. I think some pizza would be good for dinner.
9. Some might argue that this decision was a mistake.
10. Some of the time, I like to just relax and read a book.
11. That was some performance by the singer!
12. The view from the top of the mountain was some sight to see!
13. We have some free time before the movie starts.