thing
noun (OBJECT) /θɪŋ/Definition
A1 [C] used to refer in an approximate way to an object or to avoid naming it: What's that thing over there? There are some nice things in the shops this summer. I don't eat sweet things (= sweet food). How does this damn thing work?Objects - general words things [plural] A1 your possessions or a particular set of your possessions: All their things were destroyed in the fire. Bring your swimming things if the weather's nice.Belongings and possessions › a particular set of objects: Let me help you clear away the tea things (= cups, plates, etc. that are used for having tea).Things needed for a task
(Definition of thing noun (OBJECT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- accoutrements noun
- asset noun
- belongings noun
- capital assets noun
- chattel noun
- effect noun (POSSESSIONS)
- estate noun (PROPERTY)
- for preposition (INTENDED FOR)
- goods and chattels noun
- landholding noun
- lost property noun
- lost property office noun
- materially adverb (MONEY)
- name noun
- of preposition (POSSESSION)
- personal property noun
- possession noun
- property noun (THINGS OWNED)
- resource noun
- swag noun (POSSESSIONS)
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