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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Stuff
The primary meaning of the word "stuff" is a collection of unspecified things or objects.
Definitions
- A collection of things, especially those that are not worth mentioning individually
- Unspecified things or objects
- Personal belongings or equipment, especially those that are being carried or transported
- Material or substances, especially those used for a particular purpose
- Nonsense or rubbish, used to express dislike or disagreement
Etymology of Stuff
The word "stuff" originated in the 14th century from the Old French word "estoffe," meaning "quilt, material," which is derived from the Old French word "estoffer," meaning "to quilt or furnish"
Initially, the word referred to a type of quilted material or a fabric used for upholstery
Over time, the meaning expanded to include various objects, materials, or things, often in a vague or general sense
Example Uses
- The room was filled with stuff that needed to be sorted and organized
- Can you help me move my stuff to the new apartment?
- The company is trying to get rid of all the unnecessary stuff in the warehouse
- The teacher told the students to stop talking nonsense and focus on the lesson, saying "that's just a bunch of stuff"
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
nothing
emptiness
void
space
vacuum
bareness
scarcity
lack
dearth
absence
emptiness
hollowness
insubstantiality
intangibility
nothingness
vacuity
barrenness
desolation