some
1
roughly or around a stated number
- There were some 50 people at the event.
- The hike was some 10 kilometers long.
- The project received some 20 applications for funding.
- It'll take some 30 minutes to reach the airport.
- The book contains some 100 pages of illustrations.
2
to a certain degree or extent
- His accent faded some after years abroad.
- The pain has eased some since this morning.
- I liked the movie, though it dragged some near the end.
- They've improved some, but not enough to win.
- The weather warmed some in the afternoon.