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Synonyms & Similar Words
article
object
thing
entity
unit
piece
part
component
element
fragment
portion
section
division
segment
substance
matter
stuff
material
commodity
goods
product
merchandise
stock
supply
asset
resource
fixture
appliance
device
gadget
tool
equipment
apparatus
machine
contraption
contrivance
apparatus
utensil
implement
instrument
facility
means
medium
agent
factor
element
principle
aspect
feature
characteristic
attribute
quality
property
trait
mark
sign
symbol
indicator
signal
token.
Meaning of Item
The primary meaning of the word "item" is a separate thing or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or stock.
Definitions
- A separate thing or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or stock
- A clause or phrase, especially one in a formal document or statement
- A piece of news or information, especially one that is reported or broadcast
- A person or thing, especially one that is considered unusual or notable
Etymology of Item
The word "item" comes from the Latin "item", which is an abbreviation of "idem", meaning "the same"
It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a separate thing or unit, and its meaning has expanded over time to include various senses
Example Uses
- The store had a wide range of items on sale, including clothes, electronics, and household goods
- The news item about the accident was broadcast on the radio and television
- The company's assets include several valuable items, such as property and equipment
- The researcher studied each item in the collection to learn more about its history and significance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
whole
entirety
totality
completeness
unity
oneness
singularity
individuality
entirety
everything
all
nothing
none
zero
absence
lack
deficiency
shortage
scarcity
insufficiency
inadequacy
incompleteness
imperfection
flaw
defect
fault
error
mistake
omission.