someone
gb/sˈʌmwˌʌn/ us/sˈʌmwˌʌn/
A1
Английский
~ 600
Значения
0 значений
pronoun
A1
entity
1
An unspecified or unknown person
Used to talk about a person when you do not say who it is.
Модель употребления:
[someone] + [verb]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'someone' with 'anyone'. 'Someone' is used when you expect that such a person exists; 'anyone' is used in questions or negatives without that expectation.
Синонимы
somebody (Interchangeable in most contexts; 'somebody' is slightly less formal.)
Антонимы
no one (Means no person at all, the opposite of referring to an unspecified person.)
Коллокации
someone else
|someone special
|someone new
|someone important
Темы
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
- I think someone is at the door.
- She needs someone to help her move the table.
- Someone called while you were out.
- He wants to talk to someone about his idea.
Примеры для изучающих
- Someone is in the room.
- I saw someone at the park.
- Someone is knocking on the door.
- Can someone help me?
- Someone is singing outside.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
someone
IPA
GB/sˈʌmwˌʌn/
US/sˈʌmwˌʌn/
Слоги и ударение
someone (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (someone)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: someone
- Plural: someones
Родственные слова
Выражения
look out for someone
1/lˈʊk ˈaʊt fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
To protect or take care of someone
To keep someone safe or help them.
Примеры
- Older students often look out for someone younger at school.
- He’s always looking out for someone in the group.
someone special
1/sˈʌmwˌʌn spˈɛʃəl/
fixed phrase
An important or loved person
A person who is important or loved by you.
Примеры
- She’s waiting for someone special to arrive.
- He saved the last dance for someone special.
stand up for someone
1/stˈænd ˈʌp fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
To defend someone from criticism or attack
To speak or act to protect a person from harm or bad treatment.
Примеры
- She stood up for someone who was being bullied.
- It’s important to stand up for someone you care about.
be there for someone
1/bˈi ðˈɛɹ fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
Provide support when needed
To help and support someone when they need you.
Примеры
- I’ll always be there for you no matter what happens.
- She was there for me during a difficult time.
be there for someone
2/bˈi ðˈɛɹ fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
To give support to someone
To help and support a person when they need it.
Примеры
- Good friends are always there for someone in trouble.
- She promised to be there for him during the hard times.