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some list vs some lists

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Some list' is used when referring to a single list, while 'some lists' is used when referring to multiple lists.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 6048 views

some list

This phrase is correct when referring to a single list.

Use 'some list' when you are talking about a single list. It indicates an unspecified or non-specific list.

Examples:

I need to add some items to the list.
Could you give me some list of recommended books?

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We can't just sit around waiting for some list of demands.
But I realized I don't need to be on some list to validate who I am.
On some list in some file.
All they want to do is check your name off some list so - so it looks like they did something.
Or maybe we're just making assumptions because his name was on some list.
But my mom said now they'll put us on some list... ...so she hung up.
Your name is on some list CIA sent the FBI.
I don't need some list of rules.
Whoa. This is some list... that continues on the back.
We're supposed to be on some list.
So you planned all this because of some list thing?
So your brother and that little Mexican lady told me you wanted to talk to me about some list.

Alternatives:

a list
any list
the list
this list
that list

some lists

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple lists.

Use 'some lists' when you are talking about multiple lists. It indicates an unspecified or non-specific number of lists.

Examples:

I have some lists of tasks to complete.
She keeps some lists to stay organized.

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The doctor mentioned some lists in the central bunker.
I need a website to create some lists.
Mrs Bird and I have made some lists.
His name has come up on some lists.
I have some lists, but they must be very short compared to what business is being done.

Alternatives:

several lists
a few lists
many lists
multiple lists
various lists

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