thing

noun
UK: /θɪŋ/
US: /θɪŋ/

  1. An object whose name is unknown or unspecified.

    1. What is that thing over there? [ ] [ ]
    2. I need a thing to open this bottle, like a bottle opener or something similar. [ ] [ ]

  2. An event, action, or topic to be considered or dealt with.

    1. The main thing is to be happy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Dealing with that sort of thing requires patience and understanding of the law. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to refer to a quality or fact that can be stated about someone or something.

    1. One thing I like about her is her honesty. [ ] [ ]
    2. The best thing about living here is the access to various outdoor activities. [ ] [ ]

  4. A task or activity.

    1. I have so many things to do today. [ ] [ ]
    2. One of the hardest things about learning a new language is remembering all the vocabulary. [ ] [ ]

  5. Used to express mild annoyance or frustration.

    1. Oh thing, I forgot my keys! [ ] [ ]
    2. The thing is, I really don't want to go to that party tonight if I'm being honest. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

business stuff matter event affair concern item object issue
thing intransitive-verb

  1. To have a strong feeling or desire for something (often used with 'for').

    1. I thing for a vacation. [ ] [ ]
    2. She things for the days when she could travel freely without restrictions. [ ] [ ]
thing idiom

  1. Used in the phrase 'do your own thing' to mean pursuing one's own interests or desires.

    1. Just do your thing! [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm just doing my own thing and not worrying about what other people think of me. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thing" in English means: An object whose name is unknown or unspecified., An event, action, or topic to be considered or dealt with., Used to refer to a quality or fact that can be stated about someone or something., A task or activity., Used to express mild annoyance or frustration..

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

Synonyms for "thing": business, stuff, matter, event, affair, concern, item, object, issue.

Example usage of "thing": "What is that thing over there?". More examples on the page.