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thing Synonyms

Another word for thing

Choosing another word for thing depends on context, so the 30 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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."

Strongest
object
Strong
item
article
entity
gadget
Weak
device
body
contraption
doohickey
thingamajig

• 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
action
deed
task
activity
step
move
measure
Weak
undertaking
feat

• 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."

Strongest
matter
situation
Strong
circumstance
affair
condition
concern
issue
subject
business
Weak
event

Opposites of thing

The opposite of thing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

person
being
inaction
creature
abstraction
inactivity
nothingness
See all opposites of thing

• Nearby Words

thimbleful
thin
thine
thing
thingamabob
thingamajig
thingumabob

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thing
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