somethings

Somethings is the plural of something in English, but it is not a standard form for ordinary language. In standard usage, something is a singular indefinite pronoun or noun, while its plural is expressed as some things or a few things. The sequence somethings may appear only in informal speech, creative writing, or as a deliberate stylistic choice, and is more often found as a name, brand, or title than as a general plural.

Usage and context: In casual contexts, somethings can function to refer to a group of unidentified items when a compact, informal tone is desired. This is similar to using things, but it remains nonstandard and may sound unusual to many readers or listeners. For example: There are somethings we need to discuss. When clarity is important, it is safer to use some things or a few things.

Etymology and history: The form arises by adding the plural suffix -s to the word something, which typically forms a mass or uncountable noun. English generally prefers something in the singular, and pluralization to somethings is rare and often restricted to dialectal, informal, or creative contexts.

Branding and titles: Because of its unusual sound, somethings is sometimes used as a proper noun in product names, band names, or media titles to convey variety or ambiguity, rather than as a grammatical plural.

See also: Something; Things; Indefinite pronouns.