–noun
1.
a material object without life or consciousness; an inanimateobject.
2.
some entity, object, or creature that is not or cannot bespecifically designated or precisely described: The stick hada brass thing on it.
3.
anything that is or may become an object of thought: thingsof the spirit.
4.
things, matters; affairs: Things are going well now.
5.
a fact, circumstance, or state of affairs: It is a curious thing.
6.
an action, deed, event, or performance: to do great things;His death was a horrible thing.
7.
a particular, respect, or detail: perfect in all things.
8.
aim; objective: The thing is to reach this line with the ball.
9.
an article of clothing: I don't have a thing to wear.
10.
things,
a.
implements, utensils, or other articles for service: I'llwash the breakfast things.
b.
personal possessions or belongings: Pack your thingsand go!
11.
a task; chore: I've got a lot of things to do today.
12.
a living being or creature: His baby's a cute little thing.
13.
a thought or statement: I have just one thing to say to you.
14.
Informal . a peculiar attitude or feeling, either positive ornegative, toward something; mental quirk: She has a thingabout cats.
15.
something signified or represented, as distinguished from aword, symbol, or idea representing it.
16.
Law . anything that may be the subject of a property right.
18.
the thing,
a.
something that is correct or fashionable: That café isthe thing now.
b.
that which is expedient or necessary: The thing to do isto tell them the truth.
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