Pronunciation

/θɪŋ/

Definitions

• Noun:
  • 1. A general or unspecified object, entity, or matter; an item or piece of equipment. “A thing on the table.”
  • 2. A quality or characteristic that defines something. “The beauty of the painting lies in its subtle details.”
  • 3. An action or event. “The wedding was a memorable thing.”
• Verb: To consider, regard, or perceive something. “She’s thinking about buying a new thing for her kitchen.”
• Interjection: Not typically used as an interjection in English, but occasionally it can be found in informal speech or to emphasize something. “Oh, what a thing!”

Phrases

• “What’s this thing?” is a question asking for identification or explanation of an unknown object.
• “That’s one thing” is used to indicate a single point or aspect in a discussion.
• “Nothing is a thing” can mean that something is insignificant or unimportant.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I found an old thing in the attic that I hadn’t seen in years.”
• Verb: “She didn’t like the way he was looking at her; it felt like he was sizing her up as a thing.”
• Interjection: (Rare) “What a thing! We won the game!”

Synonyms

• Item
• Artifact
• Artifact
• Object
• Matter
• Feature
• Element
• Act
• Incident
• Event