Synonyms: some
Definition: relatively many but unspecified in number
Usage: they were here for some weeks; we did not meet again for some years
Similar words: many
Definition: a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number
Usage: many temptations; the temptations are many; a good many; a great many; many directions; take as many apples as you like; too many clouds to see; never saw so many people
Synonyms: some
Definition: relatively much but unspecified in amount or extent
Usage: we talked for some time; he was still some distance away
Similar words: much
Definition: (quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent
Usage: not much rain; much affection; much grain is in storage
Synonyms: some
Definition: remarkable
Usage: that was some party; she is some skier
Similar words: extraordinary
Definition: beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
Usage: extraordinary authority; an extraordinary achievement; her extraordinary beauty; enjoyed extraordinary popularity; an extraordinary capacity for work; an extraordinary session of the legislature
Synonyms: some
Definition: quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
Usage: have some milk; some roses were still blooming; having some friends over; some apples; some paper
Similar words: any, whatever, whatsoever
Definition: one or some or every or all without specification
Usage: give me any peaches you don't want; not any milk is left; any child would know that; pick any card; any day now; cars can be rented at almost any airport; at twilight or any other time; beyond any doubt; need any help we can get; give me whatever peaches you don't want; no milk whatsoever is left
Similar words: both
Definition: (used with count nouns) two considered together; the two
Usage: both girls are pretty
Similar words: several
Definition: (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
Usage: several letters came in the mail; several people were injured in the accident