Definition of Thing
Thing
Thing
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
An object, concept, or entity that exists or is perceived.
e.g. She picked up the thing from the table and examined it closely.
(noun)
an inanimate or nonliving object, different from a being that has life and/or consciousness;
e.g. A rock is a thing, not a plant or animal, so it is not alive.
(noun)
a particular matter, affair, or issue being considered, or broadly, an event, situation,or circumstance;
e.g. There is one important thing he must do before he leaves tomorrow. This thing has gone on too long, and I don't want to talk about it any more.
(noun)
an object that someone owns or has, for example an article of clothing, a utensil or piece of equipment for some purpose, or some other personal belonging, often used informally;
e.g. She used the serving thing to pick up a cookie from the plate. He didn't want to leave a single thing behind the hotel room.
(noun)
a concept or idea, often represented in an action or utterance;
e.g. I couldn't think of a thing to say to her.
(noun)
(informal) what is fashionable, acceptable, or proper according to society, especially in terms of manner/behavior, speech, or clothing;
e.g. The latest thing is to wear jeans that are ripped and faded.
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