Someone

/ˈsʌmˌwʌn/

Meaning & Definition

pronoun

An unspecified person; an individual not specifically identified.

Someone left their umbrella in the office yesterday.

A person whose identity is not known or not important.

I think someone is watching us from across the street.

Any person; used when the identity is not relevant.

Someone should call for help!

Middle English somone, derived from some + one

someone special

A person who holds a significant place in someone's life.

someone to talk to

A person with whom one can share thoughts or feelings.

anyone

Any person; an unspecified person.

nobody

No person; not a single person.

Somebody

I need to find somebody to help me with this.