How do you use the word "something" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "something": It would be something I'd have to program. Whenever I find something I like, it's too expensive.

Something Meaning

/ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/

Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

pronAn uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.

pronA quality to a moderate degree.

Sentence Examples

It would be something I'd have to program.

Whenever I find something I like, it's too expensive.

We stopped for something to eat.

CEFR Practice Quiz

I need ____ to eat because I haven't had food all day.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

There is ____ important that I need to discuss with you before we make a final decision on this.

Word Origin & History

From Middle English somþyng, some-thing, som thing, sum thinge, sum þinge, from Old English sum þing (literally “some thing”), equivalent to some + thing. Compare Old English āwiht (“something”, literally “some thing, any thing”), Swedish någonting (“something”, literally “some thing, any thing”).

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Seeing the British establishment struggle with the financial sector is like watching an alcoholic who still resists the idea that something drastic needs to happen for him to turn his life around." — 2013 June 28, Joris Luyendijk, “Our banks are out of control”, in The Guardian Weekly, volume 189, number 3, page 21:

"Then came a maid with hand-bag and shawls, and after her a tall young lady. She stood for a moment holding her skirt above the grimy steps, with something of the stately pose which Richter has given his Queen Louise on the stairway, and the light of the reflector fell full upon her." — 1897 December (indicated as 1898), Winston Churchill, chapter V, in The Celebrity: An Episode, New York, N.Y.: The Macmillan Company; London: Macmillan & Co., Ltd., →OCLC:

"Christensen, who also edited and co-wrote the film, is becoming something of a specialist in child horror, having launched his feature directorial career with the infant-themed Still/Born in 2017." — 2020 May 7, Katie Rife, “If you’re looking to jump in your seat, make a playdate with Z”, in The Onion AV Club, archived from the original on 16 May 2020:

"Kanye [West]'s speech was...something, that's for sure. As for a best or worst moment? Apparently, it depends on what you think of Yeezy because Twitter was a house divided." — 2016 August 29, Anna Moeslein, “The Best and Worst Moments of the MTV VMAs 2016”, in Glamour:

""Very poetic." They came to a halt before the outer door. "It's very something," Rusty said wistfully. "How do you do it?"" — 1986, Marie Nicole, Foxy Lady, →ISBN, page 20:

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