Some/səm/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/2Offering Generously Use 'some' to offer things without specifying quantity, showing generosity or indifference about the amount. Would you like some cake? Pro Tip 2/2Uncountable Context 'Some' refers to an amount you can't count, like liquids, grains, or abstract concepts. He spilled some rice on the floor.