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/ˈalɣjen/

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Translation

someone, somebody, anyone

Word origin

From Latin aliquem, the accusative of aliquis ('someone'), reshaped on the model of quien. It contains the same ali- ('other') seen in 'alias' and 'alien'.

Origin
Latin
Root
aliquem
English cognates
alias, alien

Examples

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Someone knocked on the door at midnight.

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I need someone to help me with this.

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There is someone waiting outside for you.

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If anyone asks for me, say I am not in.

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I know someone who lives in that village.

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This word is part of lesson 3.