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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHING | English meaning - 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.

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

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   1. : an object or entity not precisely designated or capable of being designated. use this thing. 2. a. : an inanimate object distinguished from a living being. b. : a separate and distinct individual quality, fact, idea, or usually entity. c. : the concrete entity as distinguished from its appearances. d. : a spatial entity. 3. : individual.

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

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   19 meanings: 1. an object, fact, affair, circumstance, or concept considered as being a separate entity 2. any inanimate object.... Click for more definitions.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › thingsThings - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   /θɪŋz/ IPA guide. Definitions of things. noun. any movable possession (especially articles of clothing) “she packed her things and left” see more. Pronunciation. US. /θɪŋz/ UK. /θɪŋz/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Things." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/things. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024. Copy citation.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › thingsThings - definition of things by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. An object or entity that is not or cannot be named specifically: What is this thing for? b. An individual object, especially an inanimate object: There wasn't a thing in sight. c. A creature: That baby is the sweetest thing! d. An entity or item: How many things are there on the test? e.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHINGS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. possessions, articles of clothing, etc. Sara told him to take all his things and not to return. Is there anything you'd like to borrow, before your own things are unpacked? I like my own things around me. 2. the current situation; life. How are things? A change of ownership might improve things. Things are getting better. 3. concerns; matters.

8. 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.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › thingThing - definition of thing by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. an object, fact, affair, circumstance, or concept considered as being a separate entity. 2. any inanimate object. 3. an object or entity that cannot or need not be precisely named. 4. informal a person or animal regarded as the object of pity, contempt, etc: you poor thing. 5. an event or act.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › thingThing Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    noun. things. An object or entity that is not or cannot be named specifically. What is this thing for? American Heritage. Similar definitions. An individual object, especially an inanimate object. There wasn't a thing in sight. American Heritage. That which is done, has been done, or is to be done; happening, act, deed, incident, event, etc.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of things – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    THINGS definition: 1. what is happening in your life: 2. the objects that you own: 3. to imagine that you can hear…. Learn more.