nounπShareThat which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.""I need to buy a few things at the grocery store, like milk and bread." "thingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity."Please gather your things before you leave the classroom. "languagewordcommunicationwritinglinguisticssignthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn individual object or distinct entity."I need to buy some things at the grocery store for dinner. "thingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief)."Bacon pie? Is that a thing?"thingbeingphilosophyphenomenaabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWhatever can be owned.""After the garage sale, they packed all their unsold things into boxes." "propertyasseteconomybusinesscommercefinancethingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCorporeal object."The child pointed to all the things on the table: a ball, a cup, and a toy car. "thingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(somewhat obsolete, with the) The latest fad or fashion."Back in the 1920s, flapper dresses and jazz music were considered "the things" to enjoy. "culturestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) Clothes, possessions or equipment."Hold on, let me just grab my things."thingitemwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA unit or container, usually containing edible goods."get me a thing of apple juice at the store;Β I just ate a whole thing of jelly beans"foodutensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA problem, dilemma, or complicating factor."The car looks cheap, but the thing is, I have doubts about its safety."situationthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA living being or creature."The zookeeper cares for many living things, from tiny insects to giant elephants. "beingorganismanimalnaturebiologythingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which matters; the crux."The most important thing is that you tried your best. "thingabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareUsed after a noun to refer dismissively to the situation surrounding the noun's referent."My little brother broke the vase and then blamed the dog, the little things. "situationthingattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which is favoured; personal preference. (Used in possessive constructions.)"My things are all neatly organized in my desk drawer. "attitudevalueemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country."The local things decided to postpone the town meeting due to the heavy rain. "politicsgovernmenthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA romantic relationship.""After a few dates, they decided to make things official and become a couple." "familyhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo express as a thing; to reify."The report things abstract ideas into concrete, measurable goals. "philosophylanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne's clothes, furniture, luggage, or possessions collectively; stuff"Get your hands off my things!"thingitempropertywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
