thing (Meaning)

Wordnet

thing (n)

a special situation

an action

a special abstraction

an artifact

an event

a vaguely specified concern

a statement regarded as an object

an entity that is not named specifically

any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence

a special objective

a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion

a separate and self-contained entity

Webster

thing (n.)

Whatever exists, or is conceived to exist, as a separate entity, whether animate or inanimate; any separable or distinguishable object of thought.

An inanimate object, in distinction from a living being; any lifeless material.

A transaction or occurrence; an event; a deed.

A portion or part; something.

A diminutive or slighted object; any object viewed as merely existing; -- often used in pity or contempt.

Clothes; furniture; appurtenances; luggage; as, to pack or store one's things.

Whatever may be possessed or owned; a property; -- distinguished from person.

In Scandinavian countries, a legislative or judicial assembly.

Alt. of Ting

thing Sentence Examples

  1. The mysterious object found in the attic was the first thing to spark my curiosity.
  2. I couldn't resist trying out the new thing my friend had recommended.
  3. The thing about life is that it's always changing and evolving.
  4. The most important thing in life is to be true to yourself.
  5. I'm not the kind of person who needs to own a lot of things.
  6. The thing to remember when giving a presentation is to keep it concise.
  7. I've had this thing for collecting old coins since I was a kid.
  8. The worst thing about my job is the long hours.
  9. The thing that makes me happiest is spending time with my family.
  10. The best thing about technology is that it makes our lives easier.

FAQs About the word thing

a special situation, an action, a special abstraction, an artifact, an event, a vaguely specified concern, a statement regarded as an object, an entity that is

man, life, creature,person, guy, individual,sort, soul, character, mortal

critter,animal, animal, beast, beast, brute, brute, critter, beastie,beastie

The mysterious object found in the attic was the first thing to spark my curiosity.

I couldn't resist trying out the new thing my friend had recommended.

The thing about life is that it's always changing and evolving.

The most important thing in life is to be true to yourself.