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Definition of thing

thing

/θɪŋ/
thing
Plural:things
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thing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An inanimate material object as distinct from a living sentient being.

Example

"He picked up the heavy metallic thing and placed it carefully on the workbench."

2

An action, activity, concept, or thought.

Example

"The very first thing she did in the morning was review her schedule for the day."

3

A situation, circumstance, or matter of concern.

Example

"Things are finally starting to improve at the company after a difficult quarter."

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• Rhymes for thing

• Nearby Words

thimbleful
thin
thine
thing
thingamabob
thingamajig
thingumabob

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'þing', originally meaning 'a meeting, assembly, or council'. Over time, the meaning evolved from the subject matter discussed at an assembly to an affair or matter, and eventually broadened to refer to any physical object or abstract entity.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thing
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