quant, pron

 

unknown amount used to refer to an amount of something without saying exactly how much or how many

 

not all used to refer to part of a larger amount or number of something and not all of it

 

unknown name used to refer to someone or something when you do not know the name of it or exact details about it

Some girl phoned for you, but she didn't leave a message.

 

adverb

 

used before a number to show that it is not the exact amount

He died some ten years ago.