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Definition someone in British English

someone pronoun

pronoun
/ˈsʌmwʌn/
1

used for referring to a person when you do not know or do not say who the person is

Example

I can't find my calculator - someone must have taken it.

Example

They need someone like you, someone who understands business methods.

Example

His wife told him she was in love with someone else.

Example

I've invited someone special that I want you to meet.

Example

They'll probably get Arnold Schwarzenegger or someone to play Hercules.

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Definition someone in British English

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