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thing
1 countable an object, or an item. This word is used when you cannot or do not want to refer to the object or item in a more specific wayWhat’s that thing over there on the table? I gave her a little thing for her birthday. It’s one of those gadget things, isn’t it? Synonyms and related words
General words for objects 1a countable an object that you are not familiar with or do not know much aboutIt’s a thing used for looking inside people’s ears. Synonyms and related words
Mysteries, riddles and unknown things or people 1b things plural the objects that belong to a particular person or that are used for a particular purposeI’ll pack my things for the trip tomorrow. Synonyms and related words
General words for possessions 1c countable spokenused when you are angry, or used for referring to an object you do not likeTurn that thing off and do your homework! Synonyms and related words
General words for objects
2 countable an action, or an activityI have a lot of things to do today. I would have done the same thing in his situation. do the right thing: I gave back the money. Did I do the right thing? Synonyms and related words
General words for actions and activities 3 countable a situation, or an eventA funny thing happened to me today. I think we should just forget the whole thing. kind/sort of thing: She doesn’t find that kind of thing funny. be onto a good thing (=in a good situation, job, arrangement etc): We’re onto a good thing working here. in all things: Above all else, you must be honest in all things. make a big thing out of something (=behave as if something is more important, serious, dangerous etc than it really is): Don’t make a big thing out of this – I just said I’d be late! Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances situation circumstance conditions 4 countable usually plurala fact or a condition related to a particular situation, activity, person etcThe first thing I want is a hot bath. If you could change three things about your job, what would they be? have/want things both ways (=avoid choosing between two different things): I’d like to live close to the beach and close to my office, but I can’t have things both ways. all good things come to an end/must pass: Our vacation was great, but all good things come to an end. Synonyms and related words
General words for information, news and facts 4a countable used for referring to a particular aspect of a situation that you are making a comment aboutThe thing I really like about Theresa is her sense of humour. the sad/weird/funny etc thing is: The sad thing is, she never loved him. it’s a good/bad thing that: It’s a good thing that you don’t need to work late. Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances situation circumstance conditions 4b things plural all of the aspects of a particular situationThe police soon got things under control. Try to see things from your wife’s perspective. all things considered: All things considered, I think you’ll be happier if you switch jobs. as things stand (=as they are): As things stand, it will be difficult to raise prices further. put things (=describe or show a situation in a particular way): The official government report puts things quite differently. Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances situation circumstance conditions 4c things plural used for talking about life in a general wayThings have been getting better lately. The government hasn’t done much to change things in the countryside. Synonyms and related words
5 countable an aspect of lifeI’ve become less concerned about material things. a thing of the past: His financial worries were a thing of the past. Synonyms and related words 6 countable an idea, a comment, or a piece of informationThere are some interesting things in your report. I have a few things to say to you. If anyone asks you what I said, don’t say a thing. have things on your mind (=be thinking about them): I have a few things on my mind right now. the last thing on someone’s mind (=something that someone is not thinking about now): On holiday, work is the last thing on my mind. Synonyms and related words
Thoughts, ideas and beliefs 7 countable used for referring to other examples or details, especially when you cannot or do not want to refer to them in a more specific wayWhat other things did he say to you? My parents send me money for food, rent, and other things. ‘Racism’ means different things to different people. that kind/sort of thing: We spent the day swimming, playing on the beach, and that kind of thing. things like: I need to get a few things like milk, bread, and eggs. Synonyms and related words
A typical or good example of something 8 countable spokena young person or animal that you like. This word is used for saying something nice to them or about themYou poor thing, you cut your finger. Who’s that pretty young thing I saw you with yesterday? Synonyms and related words
Names used for talking to someone in a friendly way 9 X is a thinginformalsomething is fashionable or popularTaking selfies is a thing now. The double-layered vest/waistcoat: when did this become a thing? Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 23/12/2015 10 all things(followed by adjectives) everythingBrighton has been a home for embracing all things weird and wonderful for years. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 10/11/2015
among other things be all things to all men/people be a thing do your own thing have a thing for/about how are things? it’s one thing to..., it’s another/a different thing to... it’s a... thing (just) one of those things last thing no such thing one thing after another one thing leads to another (quite) the thing the thing is a thing or two what with one thing and another
thing
1 countable an object, or an item. This word is used when you cannot or do not want to refer to the object or item in a more specific wayWhat’s that thing over there on the table? I gave her a little thing for her birthday. It’s one of those gadget things, isn’t it? Synonyms and related words
General words for objects 1a things plural the objects that belong to a particular person or that are used for a particular purposeI’ll pack my things for the trip tomorrow. Synonyms and related words
General words for possessions 1b countable an object that you are not familiar with or do not know much aboutIt’s a thing used for looking inside people’s ears. Synonyms and related words
Mysteries, riddles and unknown things or people 1c countable spokenused when you are angry, or used for referring to an object you do not likeTurn that thing off and do your homework! Synonyms and related words
General words for objects
2 countable an action, or an activityI have a lot of things to do today. I would have done the same thing in his situation. do the right thing: I gave back the money. Did I do the right thing? Synonyms and related words
General words for actions and activities 3 countable a situation, or an eventA funny thing happened to me today. I think we should just forget the whole thing. be onto a good thing (=in a good situation, job, arrangement, etc.): We’re onto a good thing working here. in all things: Above all else, you must be honest in all things. make a big thing out of something (=behave as if something is more important, serious, dangerous, etc. than it really is): Don’t make a big thing out of this – I just said I’d be late! kind/sort of thing: She doesn’t find that kind of thing funny. Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances situation circumstance conditions 4 countable usually plurala fact or a condition related to a particular situation, activity, person, etc.The first thing I want is a hot bath. If you could change three things about your job, what would they be? have/want things both ways (=avoid choosing between two different things): I’d like to live close to the beach and close to my office, but I can’t have things both ways. all good things come to an end/must pass: Our vacation was great, but all good things come to an end. Synonyms and related words
General words for information, news and facts 4a countable used for referring to a particular aspect of a situation that you are making a comment aboutThe thing I really like about Theresa is her sense of humor. the sad/weird/funny etc. thing is: The sad thing is, she never loved him. it’s a good/bad thing that: It’s a good thing that you don’t need to work late. Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances situation circumstance conditions 4b things plural all of the aspects of a particular situationThe police soon got things under control. Try to see things from your wife’s perspective. all things considered: All things considered, I think you’ll be happier if you switch jobs. as things stand (=as they are): As things stand, it will be difficult to raise prices further. put things (=describe or show a situation in a particular way): The official government report puts things quite differently. Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances situation circumstance conditions 4c things plural used for talking about life in a general wayThings have been getting better lately. The government hasn’t done much to change things in the countryside. Synonyms and related words
5 countable an aspect of lifeI’ve become less concerned about material things. a thing of the past: His financial worries were a thing of the past. Synonyms and related words 6 countable an idea, a comment, or a piece of informationThere are some interesting things in your report. I have a few things to say to you. If anyone asks you what I said, don’t say a thing. have things on your mind (=be thinking about them): I have a few things on my mind right now. the last thing on someone’s mind (=something that someone is not thinking about now): On vacation, work is the last thing on my mind. Synonyms and related words
Thoughts, ideas and beliefs 7 countable used for referring to other examples or details, especially when you cannot or do not want to refer to them in a more specific wayWhat other things did he say to you? My parents send me money for food, rent, and other things. “Racism” means different things to different people. that kind/sort of thing: We spent the day swimming, playing on the beach, and that kind of thing. things like: I need to get a few things like milk, bread, and eggs. Synonyms and related words
A typical or good example of something 8 countable spokena young person or animal that you like. This word is used for saying something nice to them or about themYou poor thing, you cut your finger. Who’s that pretty young thing I saw you with yesterday? Synonyms and related words
Names used for talking to someone in a friendly way 9 X is a thinginformalsomething is fashionable or popularTaking selfies is a thing now. The double-layered vest/waistcoat: when did this become a thing? Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 23/12/2015 10 all things(followed by adjectives) everythingBrighton has been a home for embracing all things weird and wonderful for years. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 10/11/2015
among other things be all things to all men/people be a thing do your own thing have a thing for/about how are things? it’s one thing to..., it’s another/a different thing to... it’s a... thing (just) one of those things last thing no such thing one thing after another one thing leads to another (quite) the thing see/hear things the thing is a thing or two what with one thing and another
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