"-something" meaning in English

See -something in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Suffix

Etymology: From something. Head templates: {{head|en|suffix|cat2=|cat3=|cat4=|head=|id=}} -something, {{en-suffix}} -something
  1. Indicating approximation, as in a range of numbers. Tags: morpheme Synonyms: -odd, -some
    Sense id: en--something-en-suffix-CQenYndq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages using catfix, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "ref": "2024 December 15, Kaan Ozcan and Sabrina Clay, “These convicted felons say if Trump can be elected president they shouldn’t face a stigma when applying for jobs”, in CNN, archived from the original on 17 Dec 2024:",
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