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somebody

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌmˌbɑdi]

Word

Context: "identity"

(noun) a general word we use when we want to refer to a person but we don’t know who they are. It’s like saying ‘someone' or ‘a certain person’.

Example

Somebody left their backpack in the classroom.

Example

I didn’t see somebody at the park; it was empty.

Example

Did somebody call you yesterday?

Context: "importance"

(noun) a way to say that a person is important or well-known. If someone is a somebody, it means they have a lot of respect or fame.

Example

After winning the award, he felt like he was finally a somebody.

Example

She was upset because she didn’t feel like a somebody at the party.

Example

Do you think she will become a somebody one day?

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