-some

-some
1 suffix (in adjectives)
1 causing or producing something: a troublesome boy (=who causes trouble)
2 liking to do something: a quarrelsome woman (=who likes to quarrel) | frolicsome
3 describes someone or something that can be treated in a particular way, or that you would like to treat in that way: a cuddlesome baby (=that you would like to hold in your arms)
2 pronoun
1 a number of people or things or an amount of something, when the exact number or amount is not stated: I've made a pot of coffee. Would you like some? | “Do you know where the screws are?” “Yes, there are some in the garage.” | People gave plenty of suggestions and we used some in the new show.
2 a number of people or things or an amount of something but not all: Some say it was an accident but I don't believe it. | Many of the exhibits were damaged in the fire and some were totally destroyed.
(+ of): Some of his jokes were very rude indeed.
3 and then some informal especially AmE and more: “They say he earns $40,000.” “Yes, and then some!”
2 suffix (in nouns) a group of a particular number, especially in a game: a golf foursome (=four people playing golf together) 3 adverb
1 some 10 people/50%/-100 etc an expression meaning about 10 people, 50%, -100 etc: She gained some 25 pounds in weight during pregnancy.
2 AmE a fairly or a little: “Are you feeling better today?” “Some, I guess.”
3 some little/some few a fairly large number or amount of something: We travelled some little way before noticing that Bradley wasn't with us.
4 some more an additional number or amount of something: Would you like some more cake?

Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.

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