Thing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thing is a noun meaning That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
Meaning
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
More Meanings
- A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
- An individual object or distinct entity.
- Whatever can be owned.
- Corporeal object.
- (in the plural) Possessions or equipment; stuff; gear.
- (somewhat dated, with the) The latest fad or fashion.
- (informal) A custom or practice.
Example Sentences
Hold on, let me just grab my things.
Cheek kissing is a French thing; you get used to it after a while.
After a slow start it became the thing to do; 'everyone went to see Pbi-Pbi, no one talked of anything but Pbi-Pbi[…]'
Q: Bacon pie? Is that a thing? A: Yes, I checked into it, and it's a thing. Some people are even connoisseurs about it.
Word Forms
- things
- thinge
- thinging
- thinged
Synonyms for thing
Depending on context, synonyms include item, stuff, yoke, penis, predilection, affair.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include affair, matter, objective, entity, object, concept.
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