the meaning depend on the text generally 1- "he's something" is an informal way to say ( that he is a remarkable/ important person ) Definition: - an important or remarkable person or thing Example : He thinks he is something in that uniform. it means that he think that he look good and remarkable in that uniform. .......................... and if your sentence is something like this " He looks something like his father " 2- it means that he look like ( resemble ) his father ( facial , attitude resembling ) (A little; somewhat) like his father

he's something = he's very good looking Usually people say "he's something else" meaning he is to be admired, but if it is said in a sarcastic tone, then it is implied that he is not an admirable person.

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