Someone's

//ˈsʌmwʌnz// contraction, pron

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Definitions

Pronoun
  1. 1
    Possessive case of someone.
Contraction
  1. 1
    Contraction of someone + is. abbreviation, alt-of, contraction
  2. 2
    Contraction of someone + has. abbreviation, alt-of, contraction

Synonyms

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somebody's

Example

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"Unfortunately, you won't get anything done in that office unless you grease someone's palm."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From someone + -'s.

Etymology 2

From someone + 's.

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