1. an unspecified or unknown thing
2. a thing of some importance or value

1. a person or thing of consequence or importance

1. to some degree; somewhat
Usage: informal

Examples

• I heard something outside the window.
• Can you bring me something to drink?
• She’s really something special.
• That movie was something else!
• He thinks he’s really something now.
• The soup tastes something like chicken.
• It’s something over two miles to town.