Definition Synonyms
Definition of thing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general objectobject or item not specified by name
- She picked up the thing and smiled..
2.
vague referenceobject or entity not precisely named
- Can you pass me that thing over there?
3.
situationmatter or situation under consideration
- The whole thing was a misunderstanding..
4.
classificationtype or class of objects
- A thing of beauty is a joy forever..
5.
- The thing is, we don't have enough time.
6.
- I need to pack my things for the trip.
7.
routinecustom or practice
- Going for a walk after dinner is our thing.
8.
- I heard they have a thing going on.
9.
- Wearing vintage clothes is the thing now.
10.
- He has a thing about keeping everything clean.
11.
- You poor thing, you look exhausted.
Expressions with thing
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something that almost happened but didn't
Winning the game was a close thing.
something very popular or fashionable
That new phone is the latest thing in technology.
response indicating agreement or affirmation
When asked if he could help, he replied, 'Sure thing!'
strong liking or attraction to something or someone
She has a thing for vintage cars.
introduce the first reason or point in a sequence
For one thing, it is too expensive to buy.
used to say something is seen as normal and approved
Bring a small gift to the host; it's the accepted thing.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
something almost as good as the best
When we couldn't get tickets, watching the game on TV was the next best thing.
shows something happened suddenly or unexpectedly after something else
I was walking home, and next thing you know, it started raining.
something that is impossible or cannot happen
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
no object, event, or matter at all
I looked in the box and found not a thing.
not liked or enjoyed by someone
Dancing is not my thing.
series of unwanted events causing stress
This week has been one thing after another.
expresses certainty about a specific fact or situation
One thing is for sure, we need to act now.
something is definitely true or will definitely happen
One thing's for sure, we will never forget this day.
speak appropriately in a given situation
He always knows how to say the right thing.
the problem or issue was resolved successfully
After the repair, the whole thing was fixed.
result in the same outcome or effect
Whether you walk or drive, it amounts to the same thing.
be available or common in a context
Is brunch really a thing in your city?
extremely good or innovative thing or idea
This new phone is the best thing since bread was sliced.
something considered extremely good or innovative
This new phone is the best thing since sliced bread!
result in the same outcome or effect
Whether you walk or drive, it comes to the same thing.
be aware of every detail or event happening
She watched the movie closely to do not miss a thing.
pursue personal interests independently
On weekends, I do your own thing and paint while everyone watches football.
Origin of thing
Old Norse, þing (assembly)
Terms with thing included in their meaning
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order
person or thing occupying position number five
location
inside a place or thing
previous thing
referring to a previously mentioned thing
linguistics
showing possession by a thing or animal
possession
belonging to or associated with a thing
identity label
word by which a person or thing is known
single
being a single, unspecified thing
quantity
additional thing or person of the same type
reference
referring to a specific thing previously mentioned
demonstrative
refers to a specific thing or person understood from context
indicating
the thing being indicated or pointed at
reference
referring to a specific thing close to the speaker
interrogative
used to ask about a thing or event
basic question
used to ask whether something is true about a thing
identity question
ask about the identity of a person or thing seen or heard
increase
join one thing to another to increase size
unspecified
any other person or thing
general reference
referring to one or more of a thing
excellence
the most excellent person or thing
item mover
person or thing that carries something
middle location
located in the middle of an area or thing
distinguishing feature
characteristic that distinguishes one thing from another
emphasis
used to emphasize a particular person or thing
trade
act of giving one thing for another
Examples of thing in a sentence
The thing in the box was a mystery. I can't find the thing I was looking for. What's that thing on the table? Let's not make a big thing out of it. The thing is, we need more time. That thing is a rare collectible.
Each thing in the collection has a unique story. The main thing is, we need more resources. There's always a thing that complicates our plans. She left her things at the hotel. His things were scattered all over the room. Skipping breakfast is not my thing. Game night became their Friday thing. Are Mia and Jordan a thing now? Their little thing ended before summer. Minimalist decor is becoming a thing. Eco-friendly products are the latest thing. My sister has a thing about punctuality. He developed a thing for vintage radios. Come here, you little thing. That old thing still follows me everywhere.
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- French:chose, machin, ...
- German:Ding, Sache, ...
- Italian:cosa, questione, ...
- Spanish:cosa, artilugio, ...
- Portuguese:coisa, situação, ...
- Chinese:东西, 物件, ...
- Japanese:物, あれ, ...
- Arabic:شَيْء, أَمْر, ...
- Hebrew:דָבָר, עִנְיָן, ...
- Russian:вещь, объект, ...
- Ukrainian:річ, штука, ...
- Hindi:चीज़, मामला, ...
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