Thing: meaning, definitions and examples

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thing

 

[ ฮธษชล‹ ]

Context #1 | Noun

everyday life

An object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to.

Synonyms

article, item, object

Examples of usage

  • It's one of those things that you use every day but never really think about.
  • I have a bag full of random things that I've collected over the years.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

An object of thought; a piece of information.

Synonyms

concept, idea, notion

Examples of usage

  • The idea of justice is a complex thing that has been debated for centuries.
  • His actions speak louder than words - he's a man of action, not just of ideas.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A situation, event, or aspect of life that is unclear, unknown, or not specified.

Synonyms

affair, issue, matter

Examples of usage

  • I heard about the party, but I'm not sure if I can go - there are still a few things up in the air.
  • The whole thing with the new boss is making everyone nervous.

Translations

Translations of the word "thing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coisa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ€เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ding

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ benda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzecz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cosa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸey

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›c

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธœ่ฅฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stvar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlutur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝำ™ั€ัะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸey

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cosa

Etymology

The word 'thing' has Old English roots, derived from the word 'รพing,' which originally meant a public assembly or council. Over time, the meaning evolved to include any object or concept. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, from legal proceedings to informal conversations, reflecting its versatile nature.

See also: things.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #365, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.