thing

English

/θɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
  • A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
  • An individual object or distinct entity.
  • (informal) A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief).
  • (legal)
  • (somewhat) The latest fad or fashion.
  • (in the plural) Clothes, possessions or equipment.
  • (informal) A unit or container, usually containing edible goods.
  • (informal) A problem, dilemma, or complicating factor.
  • (slang) A penis.
  • A living being or creature.
  • That which matters; the crux.
  • (informal) That which is favoured; personal preference. ()
  • (chiefly) A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.
  • (informal) A romantic relationship.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English thing inherited from Old English þing (thing) inherited from Proto-Germanic *þingą (meeting, matter, appointment).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*þingą

Gloss

meeting, matter, appointment

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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