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Wordabulary

some

Pronunciation
Adjective A1 Beginner

Quick answer

An unspecified amount or number of something.

"There's some milk left in the fridge."

Usage notes

"Some" is generally used in positive sentences, while "any" is used in questions and negatives, as in "do you have any milk?"

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "There's _____ milk left in the fridge."

Answer: some

In your own words, what does "some" mean?

An unspecified amount or number of something.

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