thing
/θɪŋ/
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Translation
An object that you can see, hold, or talk about but may not name.
Word origin
From Old English thing, which first meant a meeting or matter people talked about, then any object.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- thing
Grammar
Gender
Pluralthings
Examples
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"Thing" names an object when you do not know its real name.
lot today.
Here "things" means jobs or tasks, not objects.
summer .
"Thing" points to one part or idea you like most.
"Thing" is one of the most useful words in English. You can use it for almost any object, idea, or matter when you do not have a better word ready.
Used in
Stories
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