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Another word for thing
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• noun (Context 1)
An inanimate material object as distinct from a living sentient being.
Usage Example
"He picked up the heavy metallic object and placed it carefully on the workbench."
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object
item
Strong
article
artifact
• noun (Context 2)
An action, activity, concept, or thought.
Usage Example
"The very first act she did in the morning was review her schedule for the day."
Strong
act
deed
task
Weak
concept
idea
• noun (Context 3)
A situation, circumstance, or matter of concern.
Usage Example
"Things are finally starting to improve at the company after a difficult quarter."
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situation
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circumstance
matter
affair
condition
Opposites of thing
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of thing varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
being
person
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thing