SOME: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SOME?

Need another word that means the same as “some”? Find 17 synonyms and 30 related words for “some” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Some” are: about, approximately, around, close to, just about, more or less, or so, roughly, a little, a little bit, to some extent, to some degree, up to a point, in some measure, rather, quite, within limits

Some as an Adverb

Definitions of "Some" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “some” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• To some extent; quite a lot.
• (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.
• Imprecise but fairly close to correct.

Synonyms of "Some" as an adverb (17 Words)

a little	Not much.
a little bit	Not much.
about	Imprecise but fairly close to correct. In just about a minute.
approximately	Imprecise but fairly close to correct. A journey of approximately two hours.
around	All around or on all sides. News gets around or about.
close to	Near in time or place or relationship.
in some measure	To or toward the inside of.
just about	Absolutely.
more or less	Used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs.
or so	Subsequently or soon afterward often used as sentence connectors.
quite	To a certain or fairly significant extent or degree; fairly. Quite ill.
rather	Instead of; as opposed to. She seemed indifferent rather than angry.
roughly	With roughness or violence rough is an informal variant for roughly. The narrative is roughly speaking contemporary with the earliest of the gospels.
to some degree	Imprecise but fairly close to correct.
to some extent	Imprecise but fairly close to correct.
up to a point	To a more central or a more northerly place.
within limits	On the inside.

Usage Examples of "Some" as an adverb

• Some forty people came.
• He needs feeding up some.

Associations of "Some" (30 Words)

about	In the area or vicinity. In just about a minute.
almost	Slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but. The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded.
approximately	(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct. A journey of approximately two hours.
around	All around or on all sides. Word got around that he was on the verge of retirement.
bit	The cutting part of a drill usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press. Miranda could go off and do her theatrical bit.
equidistant	At equal distances. The line joins together all points which are equidistant from the two axes.
exaggerate	To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth. He was apt to exaggerate any aches and pains.
fairly	Actually (used to emphasize something surprising or extreme. I was fairly certain she had nothing to do with the affair.
few	The minority of people; the elect. Art is not just for the few.
fractional	Small or tiny in amount. Fractional crystallization.
half	Half a pint of beer or a similar drink. I am half inclined to believe you.
handful	The quantity that can be held in the hand. Only a handful of responses were received.
intersect	Meet at a point. The area is intersected only by minor roads.
least	Used in names of very small animals and plants e g least shrew. The garter snake is the least dangerous snake.
less	Comparative of little. Less than three weeks.
little	Small and of little importance. A little puppy dog.
minimal	The least possible. A minimal charge for the service.
minimum	The point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right. This can be done with the minimum amount of effort.
nearly	Very close to; almost. In the absence of anyone more nearly related I was designated next of kin.
partially	Only in part; to a limited extent. He was partially paralyzed.
portion	Serve (food) in an amount suitable for one person. Burger joints offering huge portions.
practically	Virtually; almost. He might win pointed out Emmeline practically.
preferably	More readily or willingly. He would like a place of his own preferably outside the town.
rarefaction	Reduction in the density of something, especially air or a gas. A series of rarefactions and compactions.
rather	Used to suggest that the opposite of a previous statement is the case; on the contrary. We were rather hoping you might do that for us.
roughly	With roughness or violence rough is an informal variant for roughly. This is a walk of roughly 13 miles.
several	Of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many. Specialists in their several fields.
slightly	To a small degree or extent. A slightly built girl.
smattering	A small amount of something. A smattering of snow.
somewhat	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. His arguments were somewhat self contradictory.