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- Dictionarything/θɪŋ/
noun
- 1. an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to: "look at that metal rail thing over there" Similar
- 2. an inanimate material object as distinct from a living sentient being: "I'm not a thing, not a work of art to be cherished"
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thing noun (IDEA/EVENT) A2 [ C ] used to refer in an approximate way to an idea, subject, event, action, etc.: That was an unkind thing to say. I've got so many things to do I don't know where to start. Your information is correct but you left out one thing.
The meaning of THING is an object or entity not precisely designated or capable of being designated. How to use thing in a sentence.
Definition of thing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Thing is used in expressions such as such a thing or things like that, especially in negative statements, in order to emphasize the bad or difficult situation you are referring back to.
something signified or represented, as distinguished from a word, symbol, or idea representing it. a topic, behavior, or activity involving or limited to a specified group: It’s a girl thing, so you wouldn’t understand. Informal. something that people do (often used in expressions of mild disapproval or mockery):
n. 1. an object, fact, affair, circumstance, or concept considered as being a separate entity. 2. any inanimate object. 3. an object or entity that cannot or need not be precisely named. 4. informal a person or animal regarded as the object of pity, contempt, etc: you poor thing. 5. an event or act.
THING definition: 1. used to refer to an object without saying its name: 2. used to refer to a person or animal when…. Learn more.
