Thing

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪŋ/

Thing (noun)

  1. An object or item that you can see or touch.
  2. A situation, event, or activity that happens or exists.
  3. A fact, idea, or piece of information.

Examples

  • She picked up the thing from the table.
  • The thing in the box is fragile.

Common collocations: useful thing, find a thing, strange thing, handle a thing, important thing

Synonyms of Thing

Neutral

Informal