something

Meanings

• noun

  A material thing that can be picked up or felt. The object has no particular use or value.

  - "He picked up something from the ground."
  - "What is that something on the table?"

• noun

  A vague or unspecified thing.

  - "I need something to eat."
  - "Can you bring something for the meeting?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=471130"

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Synonyms

je ne sais quoi , sth

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with something
tomato , potato , bamboo

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. something, sumthing, somethin'
   

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Variants

List of all variants of something that leads to same result
something , something else , something fierce , something has (got) to give , something has got to give , something has to give , something like , something of , something or other , or something , a little something , at someone's or something's mercy

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'soma' meaning body

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'something' is the third most common word in the English language.

2. The phrase 'something for nothing' means getting something without having to pay or put in any effort.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anything: Another term that refers to an unspecified or unimportant object.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'something' is often used to denote an unidentified or unimportant object. In music, the phrase 'something in the way' is used in the song 'Loser' by Beck.

How to Memorize "something"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, unidentified object in your hand.
   - Visualize the object's shape, size, and texture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'something' with the image of a small, unidentified object.
   - Create a mental image of the object and the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Something starts with S' to remember the definition.
   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help remember the definition.

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