thing

Meanings

• noun

  A object or matter that is being dealt with or discussed.

  - "The thing I'm most concerned about is the leak in the roof."
  - "Can you pass the ball, please? I need to focus on the thing at hand."

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Pronunciation

1. /θɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

item , stuff , uncountable , yoke

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thing
king , ring , bring , cling , string

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Homophones

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

1. thing (English) : a matter or object
   

2. thing (Scots) : a meeting or assembly
   

3. thing (Scots) : a person or group of people
   

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Variants

List of all variants of thing that leads to same result
thing , things , ting , ting ware , tinged , tinging , tings , thing-in-itself , things-in-themselves , sure thing , sure things , amount to the same thing , another thing , a sure thing , a thing devoutly to be wished , a thing , a thing like , a thing of the past

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Forms

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things, the thing, what's the thing?

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Etymology

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

Old English 'thing' meaning 'a matter, a cause, a thing'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'thing' is one of the oldest English words, dating back to around 800 AD.

2. In Old Norse, the word for 'thing' was 'ting', which also meant 'assembly' or 'court'.

3. In Scots, the word 'thing' can also mean 'a person or group of people'.

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Related Concepts

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1. matter: Refers to the physical substance or material that makes up an object or substance.

2. issue: A matter that is under discussion or debate.

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Culture

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In literature, 'thing' has been used metaphorically to represent various concepts, such as a problem to be solved or an idea to be explored. In art, it can represent an abstract concept or an object of significance. In music, 'thing' can refer to a particular sound or rhythm.

How to Memorize "thing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round object, such as a ball. Then, visualize a problem or a concept that you need to focus on as a similar object that you can manipulate and explore.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thing' with the word 'matter' to help remember its meaning as an object or matter that is being dealt with.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Things That Interesting Nurture Growing Hearts' to remember the definition of 'thing' as 'a matter or object that is interesting and nurtures growth in our hearts'.

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