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   thing

   /θɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to: "look at that metal rail thing over there" Similar objectarticleitemartefactcommoditydevicegadgetcontrivanceinstrumentutensiltoolimplemententitybodyinformal:whatsitwhat-d'you-call-itwhat's-its-namewhat's-itwhatchamacallitthingummythingythingamabobthingamajigoojamaflipoojahgizmodoodahdoobrygubbinsdoodaddoohickeydoojiggerdingusthingo
   • ▪ personal belongings or clothing: "she began to unpack her things" Similar belongingspossessionsstuffpropertyworldly goodsgoodspersonal effectseffectsparaphernaliaimpedimentabits and piecesbits and bobsluggagebaggagebagsbags and baggagechattelsmovablesvaluablesclothesgarmentsgoods and chattelsinformal:gearjunktogsgarmstrapsclobbertrekvulgar slang:shitcrapdated:dunnage
   • ▪ equipment, utensils, or other objects used for a particular purpose: "they cleared away the lunch things" Similar equipmentapparatusgearkittacklestuffimplementstoolsutensilsaccoutrements
   • ▪ anything (used for emphasis): "she couldn't find a thing to wear"
   • ▪ used to express one's disapproval of or contempt for something: "you won't find me smoking those filthy things"
   • ▪ all that can be described in the specified way: "his love for all things English"
   • ▪ used euphemistically to refer to a man's penis.
   • 2. an inanimate material object as distinct from a living sentient being: "I'm not a thing, not a work of art to be cherished"
   • ▪ a living creature or plant: "the sea is the primal source of all living things on earth"
   • ▪ used to express one's feelings of pity, affection, approval, or contempt for a person or animal: "have a nice weekend in the country, you lucky thing!" Similar personsoulcreaturewretchinformal:devilbeggarbunnybastardvulgar slang:sodbugger
   • 3. an action, event, thought, or utterance: "she said the first thing that came into her head" Similar activityactactiondeedundertakingexploitfeattaskjobchorepiece of businessthoughtnotionideaconceptconceptionconcernmatterworrypreoccupationremarkstatementcommentutteranceobservationdeclarationpronouncementincidentepisodeeventhappeningoccurrenceeventualityphenomenon
   • ▪ circumstances or matters that are unspecified: "things haven't gone entirely to plan" Similar mattersaffairscircumstancesconditionsrelationsstate of affairssituationlife
   • ▪ an abstract entity, quality, or concept: "mourning and depression are not the same thing" Similar characteristicqualityattributepropertytraitfeaturepointaspectfacetelementfactpiece of informationpointdetailparticularfactor
   • ▪ an example or type of something: "the game is the latest thing in family fun"
   • ▪ a situation or activity of a specified type or quality: informal "your being here is just a friendship thing, OK?" Similar mattersaffairscircumstancesconditionsrelationsstate of affairssituationlife
   • ▪ a romantic or sexual relationship: informal "Phil and Lisa had been having a thing"
   • ▪ an established or genuine phenomenon or practice (typically used in expressions registering surprise or incredulity): informal "according to media reports, sleep texting is now a thing among serious smartphone addicts"
   • 4. what is needed or required: informal "you need a tonic—and here's just the thing"
   • ▪ what is socially acceptable or fashionable: "it wouldn't be quite the thing to go to a royal garden party in wellies" Similar fashionablein fashionin voguepopularall the ragele dernier criinformal:trendycoolinthe in thingbigwith ithiphappeningnow
   • 5. one's special interest or inclination: informal "reading isn't my thing" Similar what one likeswhat interests oneinformal:one's cup of teaone's bagwhat turns one onwhat floats one's boat
   • 6. used to introduce or emphasize an important point: informal "the thing is, I am going to sell this house" Similar fact of the matterfactpointissueproblem

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to German Ding. Early senses included ‘meeting’ and ‘matter, concern’ as well as ‘inanimate object’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › thingThing Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of THING is an object or entity not precisely designated or capable of being designated. How to use thing in a sentence.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishthing noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of thing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of thing in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   THING definition: 1. used to refer in an approximate way to an object or to avoid naming it: 2. your possessions or…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You can use thing to refer to any object, feature, or event when you cannot, need not, or do not want to refer to it more precisely.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › thingTHING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a fact, circumstance, or state of affairs: It is a curious thing. an action, deed, event, or performance: to do great things; His death was a horrible thing. a particular, respect, or detail: perfect in all things. an aim; objective: The thing is to reach this line with the ball. an article of clothing:

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › thingThing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of thing. noun. a separate and self-contained entity. see more. noun. an entity that is not named specifically. “I couldn't tell what the thing was” see more. noun. an artifact. “how does this thing work?” see more. noun. any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence. “the thing I like about her is ...” see more. noun.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › thingthing - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online

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   thing meaning, definition, what is thing: an idea, action, feeling, or fact that s...: Learn more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTHING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   THING definition: 1. used to refer to an object without saying its name: 2. used to refer to a person or animal when…. Learn more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › thing_n1thing, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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    What does the noun thing mean? There are 39 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun thing, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. thing has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › thingthing - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Sep 27, 2024 · thing (plural things) That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.