/ˈaɪtəm/

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Meaning

One single thing in a list, a shop, or a group of things.

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Word origin

From Latin item meaning likewise or also, the word once written at the start of each new line in a list.

Origin
Latin
Root
item
English cognates
itemise

Examples

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Each thing on the list is one item.

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An item can be any single thing that is sold.

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"One by one" means you look at every single item in turn.

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item: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 7: item, confidence, beloved and 7 more words.