"someone’s" vs. "someone else’s"-- any difference?
May 10, 2021 · Strictly speaking "someone" rather than "someone else" could include yourself and it is quite permissible to say "I'm collecting this on my own behalf" so, yes, there is a difference. Most …
grammatical number - Plural form of "someone"'? - English Language ...
Someone, and indeed any indefinite pronoun that ends in "one" is always singular. The word people is a good choice; however, the second part of your compound sentence sounds as if you are talking to …
Word to describe someone who is ignorant of societal problems
May 30, 2023 · Answers without enough detail may be edited or deleted. I need a word that describes someone who advocates for harmful laws or policies; it would describe someone who writes policy …
What is a word for someone who wants to do everything or be …
Feb 15, 2024 · I want a word for a person who wants to become something they get influenced by, or be like the someone or achieve their traits or just embody them completely. A word for someone who …
genderless pronouns - Why use "their" after "someone"? - English ...
Sep 2, 2014 · "Someone has forgotten their book". Why can we use 'Their" and what's the difference if instead of "their" we use "his/her"?
"I and someone", "me and someone" or "I and someone we"
40 "I and someone are interested" is grammatically correct. It is the convention in English that when you list several people including yourself, you put yourself last, so you really should say "Someone and I …
I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change/is ...
Jul 27, 2024 · Closed 1 year ago. I'm looking for a word that describes someone who dislikes change even while their current situation is less than favorable and keeps things even if they are old, worn …
English word for someone who often and unwarrantedly imposes on …
Dec 16, 2020 · For example, someone who goes on a trip and takes a lot more luggage than others even though there is limited space, or a roommate who asks you to take care of some of their chores …
When to use "one" over "somebody" or "someone"?
May 5, 2023 · Using "somebody" or "someone" instead of "one" would be asking if there is a person who could do better, instead of asking if there is a way to do better. See Pronouns: one, you, we, they …
Is there a specific term to describe someone who is religious but does ...
Sep 25, 2025 · The OP seems to be seeking a term for those who do accept the core of some organised religion ('someone who is religious or content with the religion they were born into'), but reserves the …