Meaning & Definition of word "Somebody"
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Somebody
/ˈsʌmˌbɒdi/
pronoun:
- 1. An unknown or unspecified person.
- Example: Somebody left their umbrella at my house.
- 2. A person of importance or prominence.
- Example: We need somebody with experience for this project.
- 3. Used to refer to a person in a vague or general way.
- Example: Somebody will have to address this issue soon.
Etymology
Middle English: from some + body.
Common Phrases and Expressions
somebody's son:
Referring to a male child of an unspecified person.
somebody's got to do it:
Indicating that someone must take responsibility.
somebody loves you:
A phrase expressing that someone has affection for you.
Related Words
nobody:
Not any person; no person.
everybody:
Every person; all people.
somebody else:
Another person.
Slang Meanings of somebody
Meaning: A big shot
Example Sentence: He thinks he's a big shot, but he's just somebody.
Meaning: A hotshot
Example Sentence: She's a hotshot in the tech industry, somebody to watch out for.