thing
/θɪŋ/
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept; 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
- plural
- things
Meanings
- 1
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept
What is this thing for?
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Is that a good thing?
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- 2
A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity
- 3
An individual object or distinct entity
- 4
Whatever can be owned
- 5
Corporeal object
- 6
Possessions or equipment; stuff; gear
- 7
The latest fad or fashion
- 8
A custom or practice
- 9
A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief)
- 10
A unit or container, usually containing consumable goods