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- pronunciation:
- thIng
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noun |
| definition 1: |
that which is spoken of, thought of, or done.
That was a mean thing to say.The thing that bothers me is that he left without saying goodbye.Don't do a thing without telling me.- similar words:
- being, individual, object, particular
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| definition 2: |
an object that is not a person.
What is that thing in your hand?These things can be put away.- synonyms:
- object
- similar words:
- article, body, item, matter, piece, substance
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| definition 3: |
(plural) personal items; belongings.
She put her things in a trunk.- synonyms:
- belongings, possessions, stuff
- similar words:
- articles, baggage, clothing, duds, equipment, gear, kit, wardrobe
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| definition 4: |
(plural) matters or affairs.
Things are not very good right now.- synonyms:
- affairs, conditions, matters
- similar words:
- business, concerns, economy
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| definition 5: |
an event.
A bad thing happened yesterday.- synonyms:
- circumstance, event
- similar words:
- episode, happening, incident, occasion, occurrence
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| definition 6: |
a creature.
He's a cute little thing.- synonyms:
- creature
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| related words: |
act, factor, inclination, love, luggage, own, vocation |
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