LoginSomeone vs. Something
Similarity
'Someone' and 'something' are both indefinite pronouns comprised of two parts:
some + one
some + thing
Difference
'Someone' as a Pronoun
Those indefinite pronouns made up of '-one' refer only to unspecified or unknown humans.
Something fishy is going on here.
Pick something you like.
'Something' as a Pronoun
Those indefinite pronouns made up of '-thing' refer only to unspecified or unknown things (non-humans).
Has somebody seen my purse?
Somebody's at the door asking for you.
'Someone' as a Noun
As a noun, 'someone' refers to an unnamed person we might or might not know.
Are you going to buy it for that special someone?
Those someones we were discussing were here an hour before.
'Something' as a Noun
'Something' as a noun can both refer to a person or thing of some importance. Remember that in this case it is used mostly in informal English.
She is really something! I can't believe she did that!
You've never met Adam. He's something else.
'Something' as an Adverb
'Something' can also be used as an adverb. It is synonymous with 'somewhat' and it means 'to some degree'.
It remains something of a mystery.
'Something' can also be used as an intensifier to put an extra emphasis on an adjective.
My back hurts something awful.
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