thing

noun

ˈthiŋ

: an object or entity not precisely designated or capable of being designated

use this thing

: an inanimate object distinguished from a living being

: a separate and distinct individual quality, fact, idea, or usually entity

: the concrete entity as distinguished from its appearances

: a spatial entity

: individual

not a living thing in sight

: a matter of concern : affair

many things to do

things plural : state of affairs in general or within a specified or implied sphere

things are improving

: a particular state of affairs : situation

look at this thing another way

: event, circumstance

Meeting her was a wonderful thing.

things plural : possessions, effects

pack your things

: whatever may be possessed or owned or be the object of a right

: an article of clothing

not a thing to wear

things plural : equipment or utensils especially for a particular purpose

bring the tea things

: deed, act, accomplishment

do great things

: a product of work or activity

likes to build things

: the aim of effort or activity

the thing is to get well

: something (such as an activity) that makes a strong appeal to the individual : forte, specialty

letting students do their own thing

Newsweek

I think travelling is very much a novelist's thing

Philip Larkin

: a mild obsession or phobia

has a thing about driving

also : the object of such an obsession or phobia

: detail, point

checks every little thing

: a material or substance of a specified kind

avoid fatty things

: idea, notion

says the first thing he thinks of

: a piece of news or information

couldn't get a thing out of him

: a spoken or written observation or point

: the proper or fashionable way of behaving, talking, or dressing

—used with the

Example Sentences

What is that thing on the floor? He is good at making things out of clay. My doctor told me to avoid fatty things like donuts and potato chips. We must respect all living things. Birth is a miraculous thing. It was the worst thing that could have happened. That sunset was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Let's just forget about the whole thing and move on. The one thing I hate most is being lied to. Are all your things packed? See More

Recent Examples on the Web For one thing, Ghezo was not a reluctant participant in the slave trade.

Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 Different celebrities favor different footwear: Jennifer Garner and Reese Witherspoon are Veja sneaker devotees, Kendall Jenner often opts for The Row loafers, and Katie Holmes has a thing for designer ballet flats.

Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 For one thing, the Mustang's screens are bigger: its digital gauge cluster measures 12.4 inches, and its central infotainment screen is a huge 13.2 inches.

Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 15 Sep. 2022 For one thing, the queen and the prince apparently had more than a few sips.

George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 There is, for one thing, the period film footage of tens of thousands crowding Madison Square Garden for anti-Nazi rallies.

Dorothy Rabinowitz, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 But the awards and speeches themselves — the ostensible reason for the whole thing, even if the folks producing the show every year seem embarrassed by it — were surprising and fantastic.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2022 For one thing, history has shown us that giving science a large slug of cash in a very short amount of time has horrible—some might say disastrous—consequences.

Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2022 For one thing, we’re still fascinated by them, Roberts says.

Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Phrases Containing thing

Kids Definition

thing

noun

ˈthiŋ

: an act or matter that is or is to be done

I have a thing or two to take care of.

You did the right thing.

: something that exists and can be talked about

Nouns name people and things.

Say the first thing that pops into your mind.

How do you work this thing?

things plural : personal possessions

Pack your things, we're leaving.

: detail entry 1 sense 2

He checks every little thing.

things plural : existing conditions and circumstances

Things are improving.

: event sense 1

The accident was a terrible thing.

: deed entry 1 sense 1, achievement, act

We expect great things from them.

: a piece of clothing

not a thing to wear

: what is needed or wanted

It's just the thing for a cold.

: an action or interest especially that someone enjoys very much

Music is my thing.

: individual entry 2 sense 1

"I can't stand reptiles. Get that thing away from me!"

Judy Blume, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

: a spoken or written observation or point

Mrs. Kemp was shocked. "What a thing to say about your little friend."

Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8

单词	things
释义	thing noun ˈthiŋ 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 not a living thing in sight 4 a : a matter of concern : affair many things to do b things plural : state of affairs in general or within a specified or implied sphere things are improving c : a particular state of affairs : situation look at this thing another way d : event, circumstance Meeting her was a wonderful thing. 5 a things plural : possessions, effects pack your things b : whatever may be possessed or owned or be the object of a right c : an article of clothing not a thing to wear d things plural : equipment or utensils especially for a particular purpose bring the tea things 6 a : deed, act, accomplishment do great things b : a product of work or activity likes to build things c : the aim of effort or activity the thing is to get well 7 a : something (such as an activity) that makes a strong appeal to the individual : forte, specialty letting students do their own thing Newsweek I think travelling is very much a novelist's thing Philip Larkin b : a mild obsession or phobia has a thing about driving also : the object of such an obsession or phobia 8 a : detail, point checks every little thing b : a material or substance of a specified kind avoid fatty things 9 a : idea, notion says the first thing he thinks of b : a piece of news or information couldn't get a thing out of him c : a spoken or written observation or point 10 : the proper or fashionable way of behaving, talking, or dressing —used with the Synonyms baby being bird bod [British] body character cookie cooky creature customer devil duck egg face fish guy head human human being individual life man mortal party person personage scout slob sort soul specimen stiff wight See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences What is that thing on the floor? He is good at making things out of clay. My doctor told me to avoid fatty things like donuts and potato chips. We must respect all living things. Birth is a miraculous thing. It was the worst thing that could have happened. That sunset was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Let's just forget about the whole thing and move on. The one thing I hate most is being lied to. Are all your things packed? See More Recent Examples on the Web For one thing, Ghezo was not a reluctant participant in the slave trade. Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 Different celebrities favor different footwear: Jennifer Garner and Reese Witherspoon are Veja sneaker devotees, Kendall Jenner often opts for The Row loafers, and Katie Holmes has a thing for designer ballet flats. Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 For one thing, the Mustang's screens are bigger: its digital gauge cluster measures 12.4 inches, and its central infotainment screen is a huge 13.2 inches. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 15 Sep. 2022 For one thing, the queen and the prince apparently had more than a few sips. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 There is, for one thing, the period film footage of tens of thousands crowding Madison Square Garden for anti-Nazi rallies. Dorothy Rabinowitz, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 But the awards and speeches themselves — the ostensible reason for the whole thing, even if the folks producing the show every year seem embarrassed by it — were surprising and fantastic. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2022 For one thing, history has shown us that giving science a large slug of cash in a very short amount of time has horrible—some might say disastrous—consequences. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2022 For one thing, we’re still fascinated by them, Roberts says. Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English, thing, assembly; akin to Old High German ding thing, assembly, Goth theihs time First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a Phrases Containing thing another thing amount to the same thing a thing devoutly to be wished a thing like a thing another thing/matter/story have another thing coming do one's own thing chance would be a fine thing a thing or two do one's thing first thing if it's the last thing someone does if it's the last thing someone (ever) does just the thing last thing on someone's mind last thing just the right thing let's get one thing perfectly clear mean a thing near thing no easy thing no bad thing not know the first thing about not a bad thing no such thing one thing and another one thing after another the best/greatest thing since sliced bread one thing is (for) sure the first thing the last thing on someone's mind the furthest thing from someone's mind the next big thing the next thing I knew the only (person or thing) for the real thing there is no such thing as a free lunch the same thing the same (thing) goes for (another person) (what) with one thing and another a sure thing do no such thing thing-in-itself make a big thing about/out of (something) sure thing a thing of the past the only thing the thing every little thing the thing with/about The thing is See More another thing amount to the same thing a thing devoutly to be wished a thing like a thing another thing/matter/story have another thing coming do one's own thing chance would be a fine thing a thing or two do one's thing first thing if it's the last thing someone does if it's the last thing someone (ever) does just the thing last thing on someone's mind last thing just the right thing let's get one thing perfectly clear mean a thing near thing no easy thing no bad thing not know the first thing about not a bad thing no such thing one thing and another one thing after another the best/greatest thing since sliced bread one thing is (for) sure the first thing the last thing on someone's mind the furthest thing from someone's mind the next big thing the next thing I knew the only (person or thing) for the real thing there is no such thing as a free lunch the same thing the same (thing) goes for (another person) (what) with one thing and another a sure thing do no such thing thing-in-itself make a big thing about/out of (something) sure thing a thing of the past the only thing the thing every little thing the thing with/about The thing is See More Kids Definition thing noun ˈthiŋ 1 : an act or matter that is or is to be done I have a thing or two to take care of. You did the right thing. 2 : something that exists and can be talked about Nouns name people and things. Say the first thing that pops into your mind. How do you work this thing? 3 things plural : personal possessions Pack your things, we're leaving. 4 : detail entry 1 sense 2 He checks every little thing. 5 things plural : existing conditions and circumstances Things are improving. 6 : event sense 1 The accident was a terrible thing. 7 : deed entry 1 sense 1, achievement, act We expect great things from them. 8 : a piece of clothing not a thing to wear 9 : what is needed or wanted It's just the thing for a cold. 10 : an action or interest especially that someone enjoys very much Music is my thing. 11 : individual entry 2 sense 1 "I can't stand reptiles. Get that thing away from me!" Judy Blume, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing 12 : a spoken or written observation or point Mrs. Kemp was shocked. "What a thing to say about your little friend." Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8 things noun plural of thing as in stuff transportable items that one owns gather your things and get out Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance stuff belongings possession effects gear goods holdings personal effects personal property personalty duds chattels paraphernalia movables moveables furnishings plunder treasures appointments fixtures valuables tangibles property collateral estate Antonyms & Near Antonyms real estate immovables
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thing

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