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Synonyms & Similar Words
object
item
entity
being
creature
thingamajig
gadget
device
apparatus
contraption
machine
implement
tool
utensil
article
commodity
product
goods
merchandise
stuff
matter
substance
material
objectivity
entity
unit
whole
totality
individual
person
body
organism
living thing
nonliving thing
inanimate object
animate being
Meaning of Thing
The primary meaning of the word "thing" is an object, entity, or being that has a distinct existence, either living or nonliving.
Definitions
- A object, entity, or being that has a distinct existence, either living or nonliving
- * An entity or unit that is perceived, known, or conceived as having a distinct existence
- * An inanimate object, as opposed to a living being
Etymology of Thing
The word "thing" originates from Old English "þing", which referred to a being, entity, or object, as well as a meeting, gathering, or assembly
The word is derived from Proto-Germanic "þingiz" and Proto-Indo-European "ten-", which carried a sense of stretching, extending, or reaching
Historically, the word "thing" has been used to refer to a wide range of concepts, including objects, entities, beings, and even abstract ideas
Example Uses
- The thing that caught my attention was the beautiful painting on the wall
- * She's a thing of beauty, with a voice that can melt hearts
- * The thing about this city is that it's always bustling with energy