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Word: Thing
Speech Type: Noun
Old English þing, þyng, of Germanic origin; related to German Ding. Early senses included ‘meeting’ and ‘matter, concern’ as well as ‘inanimate object’
θɪŋ
an object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give a specific name to
Short Definition:object that one need not, cannot, or does not wish to give specific name
Examples:- look at that metal rail thing over there
- there are lots of things I'd like to buy
an inanimate material object as distinct from a living sentient being
Short Definition:inanimate material object as distinct from living sentient being
Examples:- I'm not a thing, not a work of art to be cherished
an action, event, thought, or utterance
Short Definition:action, event or utterance
Examples:- she said the first thing that came into her head
- the only thing I could do well was cook
what is needed or required
Short Definition:what is needed or required
Examples:- you need a tonic—and here's just the thing
one's special interest or inclination
Short Definition:one's special interest or inclination
Examples:- reading isn't my thing
used to introduce or emphasize an important point
Short Definition:used to introduce or emphasize important point
Examples:- the thing is, I am going to sell this house
- here's the thing: this is a story, not a piece of hard news
- that's the thing about style—no two people are completely alike
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