thing

T0166300 (thĭng)n.1. a. An object or entity that is not or cannot be named specifically: What is this thing for?b. An individual object, especially an inanimate object: There wasn't a thing in sight.c. A creature: That baby is the sweetest thing!d. An entity or item: How many things are there on the test?e. Something referred to by a word, symbol, sign, or idea; a referent.2. A possession or item in one's control, as:a. things Articles of clothing: Put on your things and let's go.b. things Possessions, including clothing; belongings: Pack your things; it's time to go.c. often things Law That which can be possessed or owned: things personal; things real.d. things The equipment needed for an activity or a special purpose.3. a. An act, deed, or work: promised to do great things.b. The result of work or activity: is always building things.c. A means to an end: just the thing to increase sales.4. a. A thought, notion, or utterance: What a rotten thing to say!b. A piece of information: wouldn't tell me a thing about the project.5. An end or objective: In blackjack, the thing is to get nearest to 21 without going over.6. a. A matter of concern: many things on my mind.b. A turn of events; a circumstance: The accident was a terrible thing.c. A particular state of affairs; a situation: Let's deal with this thing promptly.d. things The general state of affairs; conditions: "Beneath the smooth surface of things, something was wrong" (Tom Wicker).e. Informal The latest fad or fashion: Drag racing was the thing then.7. Informal A persistent feeling, interest, desire, or aversion: She has a thing for him and keeps talking about him. I have a thing about seafood and never eat it.8. Slang An activity uniquely suitable and satisfying to one: Let him do his own thing. Mountain climbing is really my thing.9. Informal Used to refer to something with disapproval or contempt: Where did you get that thing? I wouldn't drive that thing if you paid me.Idioms: first thing Informal Right away; before anything else: Do your assignments first thing in the morning. see/hear things To have hallucinations.

[Middle English, from Old English.]

thing

(θɪŋ) n1. an object, fact, affair, circumstance, or concept considered as being a separate entity2. any inanimate object3. an object or entity that cannot or need not be precisely named4. informal a person or animal regarded as the object of pity, contempt, etc: you poor thing. 5. an event or act6. a thought or statement7. (Law) law any object or right that may be the subject of property (as distinguished from a person)8. a device, means, or instrument9. (often plural) a possession, article of clothing, etc10. informal the normal pattern of behaviour in a particular context: not interested in the marriage thing. 11. informal a mental attitude, preoccupation or obsession (esp in the phrase have a thing about)12. an activity or mode of behaviour satisfying to one's personality (esp in the phrase do one's (own) thing)13. the done thing acceptable or normal behaviour14. the thing the latest fashion15. be on to a good thing to be in a profitable situation or position16. make a thing of to make a fuss about; exaggerate the importance of[Old English thing assembly; related to Old Norse thing assembly, Old High German ding assembly]

thing

(θɪŋ; tɪŋ) n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (often capital) a law court or public assembly in the Scandinavian countries. Also: ting [C19: from Old Norse thing assembly (the same word as thing¹)]

thing

(θɪŋ)

n. 1. an inanimate object: a person, animal, or thing. 2. some object that is not or cannot be specifically designated: Hand me that thing. 3. anything that is or may become an object of thought: things of the spirit. 4. things, matters; affairs: How are things? 5. a fact, circumstance, or state of affairs: It is a curious thing. 6. an action, event, or performance: Biking is a fun thing. 7. a particular; detail: You left out some things. 8. aim; objective: The thing is to enjoy it. 9. an article of clothing: not a thing to wear. 10. things, a. implements; utensils: the breakfast things. b. personal possessions: Pack your things! 11. a task; chore: things to do. 12. a living being; creature. 13. a thought; observation: a thing or two to say. 14. a peculiar attitude toward something: She has a thing about cats. 15. something represented, as distinguished from a word, symbol, or idea representing it. 16. Informal. issue; subject; topic (usu. preceded by a noun): the leadership thing. 17. the thing, a. something that is correct or fashionable: It's the new thing. b. that which is expedient: Do the right thing. Idioms: 1. do one's thing, Informal. to pursue a lifestyle that expresses one's self. 2. see or hear things, to hallucinate. [before 900; Middle English; Old English: assembly, affair, entity, being; see thing²]

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Noun	1.	thing - a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing"situation, state of affairs - the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time; "the present international situation is dangerous"; "wondered how such a state of affairs had come about"; "eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation"- Franklin D.Roosevelt
	2.	thing - an action; "how could you do such a thing?"action - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"
	3.	thing - a special abstraction; "a thing of the spirit"; "things of the heart"abstract, abstraction - a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"
	4.	thing - an artifact; "how does this thing work?"artefact, artifact - a man-made object taken as a wholeflagship - the chief one of a related group; "it is their flagship newspaper"pill - something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or sizesnorter - something that is extraordinary or remarkable or prominent; "a snorter of a sermon"; "the storm wasn't long but it was a snorter"standby - something that can be relied on when neededvariation - an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard; "he patented a variation on the sandal"wobbler - something that wobbles
	5.	thing - an event; "a funny thing happened on the way to the..."happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happensfeast - something experienced with great delight; "a feast for the eyes"
	6.	thing - a vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair"; "things are going well"affair, matterconcern - something that interests you because it is important or affects you; "the safety of the ship is the captain's concern"least - something that is of no importance; "it is the least I can do"; "that is the least of my concerns"
	7.	thing - a statement regarded as an object; "to say the same thing in other terms"; "how can you say such a thing?"statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day"
	8.	thing - an entity that is not named specifically; "I couldn't tell what the thing was"entity - that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)change - a thing that is different; "he inspected several changes before selecting one"freshener - anything that freshenshorror - something that inspires dislike; something horrible; "the painting that others found so beautiful was a horror to him"crackerjack, jimdandy, jimhickey - something excellent of its kind; "the bike was a jimdandy"pacifier - anything that serves to pacifysecurity blanket - anything that an adult person uses to reduce anxietystinker - anything that gives off an offensive odor (especially a cheap cigar)whacker, whopper - something especially big or impressive of its kind
	9.	thing - any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence; "the thing I like about her is ..."attribute - an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
	10.	thing - a special objective; "the thing is to stay in bounds"objective, aim, object, target - the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
	11.	thing - a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion; "he has a thing about seafood"; "she has a thing about him"feeling - the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "she had a feeling of euphoria"; "he had terrible feelings of guilt"; "I disliked him and the feeling was mutual"
	12.	thing - a separate and self-contained entityphysical entity - an entity that has physical existencedepicted object, subject, content - something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation; "a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject"body of water, water - the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean); "they invaded our territorial waters"; "they were sitting by the water's edge"inessential, nonessential - anything that is not essential; "they discarded all their inessentials"essential, necessary, requisite, necessity, requirement - anything indispensable; "food and shelter are necessities of life"; "the essentials of the good life"; "allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions"; "a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained"part, piece - a portion of a natural object; "they analyzed the river into three parts"; "he needed a piece of granite"reservoir, source - anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies; "an infectious agent depends on a reservoir for its survival"building block, unit - a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else; "units of nucleic acids"variable - something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation; "the weather is one variable to be considered"

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noun1. object, article, implement, machine, device, tool, instrument, mechanism, apparatus, gadget, gizmo (informal), contrivance, whatsit (informal), doo-dah (informal), thingummy (informal), thingummyjig (informal) What's that thing in the middle of the fountain?2. substance, stuff, element, being, body, material, fabric, texture, entity The Earth is mainly made of iron and silicon and things like that.3. concept, idea, notion, conception Literacy isn't the same thing as intelligence.4. matter, issue, subject, thought, concern, worry, topic, preoccupation There were far more serious things on my mind.5. affair, situation, state of affairs, state, circumstance, scenario This war thing is upsetting me.6. fact, detail, particular, point, factor, piece of information The first thing parents want to know is what sex the baby is.7. feature, point, detail, something, particular, factor, item, aspect, facet If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?8. (often plural) task, job, activity, act, undertaking, deed, chore, piece of business He will give you a list of things to do.9. happening, event, incident, proceeding, phenomenon, occurrence, eventuality A strange thing happened.10. (Informal) phobia, fear, complex, horror, terror, hang-up (informal), aversion, neurosis, bee in your bonnet (informal) She had a thing about spiders.11. (Informal) obsession, liking, preoccupation, mania, quirk, fetish, fixation, soft spot, predilection, idée fixe (French) He's got a thing about red hair.12. remark, comment, statement, observation, declaration, utterance, pronouncement No, some things are better left unsaid.plural noun1. possessions, stuff, gear, belongings, goods, effects, clothes, luggage, baggage, bits and pieces, paraphernalia, clobber (Brit. slang), odds and ends, chattels, impedimenta She told him to take his things and not come back.2. equipment, gear, tools, stuff, tackle, implements, kit, apparatus, utensils, accoutrements He forgot his shaving things.3. circumstances, the situation, the state of affairs, matters, life, affairs Everyone agrees things are getting better.the thing (Informal) fashionable, trendy (informal), in fashion, in, popular, cool (informal), with it (informal), hip (informal), in vogue, all the rage, du jour (French), the in thing (informal), the new, culty Mobile phones are the thing these days.your thing your cup of tea, what you like, your bag (informal), what turns you on (informal), what interests you, what floats your boat (informal) Nightclubs are just not my thing!

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noun1. One that exists independently:being, entity, existence, existent, individual, object, something.2. Something having material existence:article, item, object.3. A small specialized mechanical device:concern, contraption, contrivance, gadget, gimmick, jigger.Informal: doodad, doohickey, widget.Slang: gizmo.4. One's portable property.Often used in plural:belonging (often used in plural), effect (used in plural), good (used in plural), lares and penates, personal effects, personal property, possession (used in plural), property.Informal: stuff.Law: chattel, movable (often used in plural).5. Things needed for a task, journey, or other purpose.Used in plural:accouterment (often used in plural), apparatus, equipment, gear, material (used in plural), materiel, outfit, paraphernalia, rig, tackle, turnout.6. Something done:act, action, deed, doing, work.7. Something to be done, considered, or dealt with:affair, business, matter.8. Something that happens:circumstance, event, happening, incident, occasion, occurrence.9. Something significant that happens:circumstance, development, episode, event, happening, incident, news, occasion, occurrence.10. Informal. An irrational preoccupation:fetish, fixation, mania, obsession.11. Informal. The current custom:craze, fad, fashion, furor, mode, rage, style, trend, vogue.Idioms: the in thing, the last word, the latest thing.12. Slang. Something at which a person excels:forte, long suit, métier, specialty, strong point, strong suit.Slang: bag.

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东西事或物事物家伙

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(θiŋ) noun1. an object; something that is not living. What do you use that thing for? 事或物，东西 2. a person, especially a person one likes. She's a nice old thing. （尤指令人喜爱的人）家伙，东西 3. any fact, quality, idea etc that one can think of or refer to. Music is a wonderful thing; I hope I haven't done the wrong thing; That was a stupid thing to do.事物things noun plural things, especially clothes, that belong to someone. Take all your wet things off.衣服first thing (in the morningetc) early in the morning just after getting up, starting work etc. I'll do it first thing (in the morning). （在早上等）第一件事 last thing (at nightetc) late at night, just before stopping work, going to bed etc. She always has a cup of tea last thing at night. （在晚上等）最后一件事 the thing is … the important fact or question is; the problem is. The thing is, is he going to help us? 重要的事实（问题）是，问题是

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1. A complicated situation; something that causes a dispute. A: "Ugh, I forgot to invite Penny to the party, and now it's a whole thing." B: "Oh man. Is she mad at you?" Please tell me this isn't going to be a thing between us. Can we just forget about it?2. A popular, significant, or well-known entity or person. Elizabethtown came out in the early 2000s, back when Orlando Bloom was a thing.3. A romantic couple. Are Jack and Anna a thing again? I thought they broke up.4. A phenomenon that is (at least somewhat) widely recognized and/or practiced. Yep, mom jeans are a thing now in the fashion world. Is stealthing really a thing? Wow, modern society is truly awful.See also: thing

thing

n. one’s interest; one’s bag. This isn’t exactly my thing, but I’ll give it a try.

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(have) got a thing going (with someone)
(one) (has) never heard (of) such a thing
(someone or something) to shout about
(something) is one thing, (something else) is (quite) another
(the) next thing (one) knows
(there) ain't no such thing as a free lunch
a close call
a close thing
a close/near thing
a close-run thing
a couple of (people or things)
a girl thing
a good job/thing too
a good job/thing...
a guy thing
a harbinger of things to come
a hundred and one (something)
a hundred/thousand/million and one things/things to do, etc.
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
a little learning is a dangerous thing
a million and one (something)
a mind is a terrible thing to waste
a near thing
a number of (something)
a poor thing but mine own
a portent of things to come
a sign of things to come
a sometime thing
a thing
A thing of beauty is a joy forever
a thing of shreds and patches
a thing of the past
a thing or two
a thousand and one (something)
a whole thing
all good things come to an end
all good things must (come to an) end
All good things must end
all other things (else) being equal
all the rage
all the thing
all things being equal
all things come to those who wait
all things considered
All things must pass
all things to all men
all things to all men, to be
all things to all people
all things to all people, be
amount to the same thing
amount/come to the same thing
and a good job, too
and a good thing, too
and things
and things (like that)
any fool thing
any old place
any old thing
any old thing, time, place, etc.
any old time
as (things) go
as it turned out
as it/things turned out
as things stand
as things, people, etc. go
be a sure thing
be a thing of the past
be all things to all men
be all things to all men/people
be all things to all people
be another thing
be in the swim (of things)
be in the thick of things
be just the thing
be neither one thing nor the other
be no bad thing
be no bad thing...
be not the done thing
be on to a good thing
be onto a good thing
be seeing things
be the shape of things to come
be/feel out of it/things
bell, book, and candle
bell, book, and candle things that are miraculous or that signal that
best things come in small packages, good things come in small packages
best things in life are free
better things to do
big things come in small packages
bright young thing
by the look(s) of it/things
by/from the look of it/things
can/could teach/tell somebody a thing or two
chance would be a fine thing
choose among (people or things)
choose between (two people or things)
choose between two people or things
choose from (people or things)
come to a pretty pass
come to the same thing
come to the same thing, to
could be better
could be worse
could teach (someone) a thing or two (about someone or something)
could tell (someone) a thing or two (about someone or something)
could tell someone a thing or two
couldn't be better
crawl in(to) (some place or thing)
cut it/things fine
do (something) by halves
do one’s own thing
do one’s thing
do one's (own) thing
do one's own thing, to
do one's thing
do own thing
do the drink thing
do the drug thing
do the right thing
do the something thing
do things to (one)
do things to somebody
do your own thing
don't worry (about a thing)
draw (someone or something) together
draw a line between (two things)
draw people or things together
every fool thing
except for one thing
fall between (two things)
feel out of things
find out a thing or two
find out a thing or two (about someone or something)
first thing
first thing in the morning
First things first
flock in(to) (some place or thing)
flush (someone or something) out of (some thing or place)
for one
for one thing
for one thing,...
from the look(s) of it/things
get in the swing of it/things
get in the swing of things
get into the swing of (things), to
get into the swing of it/things
get into the swing of things
girl thing
girl thing/guy thing
glance around (some thing or place)
Good things come in small packages
Good things come to him who waits
good things come to those who wait
greatest thing since indoor plumbing
greatest thing since sliced bread
greatest thing since sliced bread, the
grind together
guy thing
harbinger of things to come
hasn't been easy
have (one's) mind on other things
have a good thing going
have a thing
have a thing about
have a thing about (someone or something)
have a thing about somebody/something
have a thing for (someone)
have a thing for (something)
have a thing going
have a thing going (with someone)
have another thing coming
have going for one
have too much of a good thing
have your mind on other things
he who begins many things finishes but few
He who begins many things, finishes but few
hear things
heard (of) such a thing
hearing things
hell of a (person or thing)
How are things (with you)?
How are things going?
how do you do
How're things going?
How're things?
How's every little thing?
hurl out (of some place or thing)
I have to wash a few things out
if a thing is worth doing, it's worth doing well
if it's not one thing, it's another!
If you want a thing done well, do it yourself
if you want a thing done well/right, do it yourself
in all things
in proportion
in the (grand) scheme of things
in the great scheme of things
in the nature of things
in the normal course of events
in the normal course of things
in the ordinary course of events
in the ordinary course of things
in the ordinary, normal, etc. course of events, things, etc.
in the scheme of things
in the swim of things
in the thick of (something)
in the thick of things
in thing, the
in(to) the swim (of things)
insert between (two things)
interpose between people or things
issue (forth) from (some thing or place)
it isn't my, his, etc. thing
it's a (type of person) thing
it's a... thing
It's just one of those things
it's one thing after another
it's one thing to (do something), it's another to (do something else)
it's one thing to (do sth), it's another thing to (do sth else)
it's one thing to (do sth), it's quite another to (do sth else)
it's one thing to do A, it's another to do B
just one of those things
just the thing
keep (something) in proportion
keep (something) to (oneself)
Keep a thing seven years and you'll find a use for it
keep things straight
know a thing or two
know all the answers
last thing
learn a thing or two
least little thing
let (something) ride
let things slide
Let’s do lunch sometime
Let’s do the lunch thing
let's do the lunch thing
let's get one thing straight
little knowledge is a dangerous thing
little knowledge is a dangerous thing, a
little learning is a dangerous thing, a
Little things please little minds
little things, the
littlest thing
long on (something) and short on (something else)
long on one thing and short on another
look on the sunny side (of life/things)
lot of
lots of
lots of people or things Go to a lot of
make (something) from (other things)
make (something) right
make a (big) thing (out) of (something)
make a big thing (out) of (something)
make a thing of
make a thing of/out of something
make the best of something/things/a bad job
make things hot for (one)
make things warm for (one)
mix (one) up in (something)
mix (one) up with (someone)
model (someone or something) in (something)
Moderation in all things
more (something) than you can shake a stick at
more things than you can shake a stick at
near thing
never heard of such a thing!
no big thing
no such thing
not (really) (one's) thing
not do things by halves
not know beans
not know the first thing about
not know the first thing about (someone or something)
not know the first thing about somebody/something
not miss much
not quite the thing
number of things or people
of all people/places/things
of all the
of all the cheek, nerve, stupid things to do, etc.!
of all things
Of all things!
on to a good thing
one (thing) after the other
one after another
one final thing
one final word
one last thing
one of those things
one thing after another
one thing and another
One thing leads to another
one thing or person after another
onto a good thing
oscillate between (two people or things)
other things being equal
other/all things being equal
out of the swim (of things)
out of the swim of things
overdo it/things
push too far
push toward
push up
put (something) right
put people or things together
put things right
put together
real thing
rub (multiple things) together
same old thing
scrape (someone or something) together
scrape (someone or something) up
scrape (someone or something) up off (something)
scratch (someone or something) together
scratch up
see things
see/hear things
seeing things
set (something) right
set (something) straight
shake up
smooth out
smooth over
something thing, a
split between (two or more people or things)
step things up
sure bet
Sure thing
sure thing, a
sweet young thing
take (something) out of context
take it one day at a time
take it/things easy
take it/things one day at a time
take things easy
take things one day at a time
tell (someone or something) apart
tell (someone) a thing or two (about someone or something)
tell a thing or two
tell people or things apart
tell someone a thing or two
tell things apart
that very thing
the (in) thing
the best thing since sliced bread
the best thing since sliced pan
the best things come in small packages
the best things in life are free
the done thing
the funny thing is
the going thing
the greatest thing since indoor plumbing
the greatest thing since sliced bread
the in thing
the in thing to do
the last thing (one) needs
the last thing (one) wants
the latest
the latest thing
the man/woman/thing of (one's) dreams
the more (one thing happens), the more (another thing happens)
the more things change, the more they stay the same
the next best thing
the next thing...
the other thing
the real thing
the scheme of things
the shape of things to come
the swing of things
the thing
the thing is
the thing is...
the thing of it is
the very thing
the way things are (going)
the way things stand
the whole (something) thing
the whole thing
the... thing
the/somebody's scheme of things
There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch
there is no daylight between (two things)
there is no such thing
There’s no such thing as a stupid question
there's little to choose between (two people or things)
There's no such thing as a free lunch
there's not much to choose between (two people or things)
there's nothing to choose between (two people or things)
there's only one thing for it
these things are sent to try us
these things happen
they're only after one thing
thing
thing of beauty (is a joy forever), a
thing of the past
thing or two
thing you don't want is dear at any price
Things are looking up
Things are seldom what they seem
things getting you down?
things haven't been easy
things that go bump in the night
Things will work out
this is why we can't have nice things
tiniest thing
too much of a good thing
very thing
very thing, the
wedge between people or things
whole nother thing
work it so (that) (something is the case)
work it/things
work things out
work things so (that) (something is the case)
worth of a thing is what it will bring
yoke people or things together
you can have too much of a good thing
you're imagining things
you're seeing things
you've got another thing coming

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noun object

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noun affair

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noun one that exists independently

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noun something having material existence

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noun a small specialized mechanical device

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noun one's portable property

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noun things needed for a task, journey, or other purpose

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noun something done

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noun something to be done, considered, or dealt with

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noun something that happens

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noun something significant that happens

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noun an irrational preoccupation

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noun the current custom

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noun something at which a person excels

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