a thing

noun
UK: /ə θɪŋ/
US: /ə θɪŋ/

  1. An object or item whose name is either unknown or unimportant.

    1. I need a thing to open this can with, any tool will work just fine [ ] [ ]
    2. She bought a thing at the market, a decorative item for her living room table. [ ] [ ]

  2. A task, matter, or concern that needs to be addressed or considered.

    1. Getting enough sleep is a thing I always forget to focus on. [ ] [ ]
    2. Paying bills is a thing that must be done on time to avoid penalties. [ ] [ ]

  3. An event or occurrence.

    1. The best thing about the party was the music they played all night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The strange thing about yesterday was how nobody remembered it after the storm. [ ] [ ]

  4. Used to refer to a feeling or emotion.

    1. I have a thing for chocolate; I can't resist eating it every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. She developed a thing for art; her walls are now covered with unique pieces. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

item interest matter occasion object fondness issue event
a thing idiom

  1. An expression used to indicate that someone has a particular liking or interest for something or someone.

    1. I have a thing about vintage watches I collect them at antique stores. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has a thing about old movies; she watches them every single night. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "a thing" in English means: An object or item whose name is either unknown or unimportant., A task, matter, or concern that needs to be addressed or considered., An event or occurrence., Used to refer to a feeling or emotion..

The phonetic transcription of "a thing" is /ə θɪŋ/ in British English and /ə θɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "a thing": item, interest, matter, occasion, object, fondness, issue, event.

Example usage of "a thing": "I need a thing to open this can with, any tool will work just fine". More examples on the page.