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DictionarythingUnspecified entity
noun

thing

THING/θɪŋ/

Something referred to without a more specific name.

This thing is partly wrapped, so I cannot identify it.

A single ordinary object partly wrapped, generic thing.
Etymology
thingOld Englishassembly; action; entity

Old English þing meant an assembly as well as an action or entity. Its broad modern meaning probably developed through the idea of a matter discussed at an assembly.

In context

Rich Roll104:28
a parent like telling their kid like they're okay or they're doing good again a well-intentioned thing
WHAT TEENAGERS NEED (And How To Provide It) | Lisa Damour, PhD x Rich Roll Podcast

More examples

  • Please put your things in the closet.
  • The best thing about this job is the flexible schedule.
  • We have a few things to discuss before lunch.

Forms

thing · things

Similar words

object
Usually names a physical thing rather than an idea.
item
Names one distinct thing in a group or list.