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Definisies — English

thing

An entity, an idea, or a quality perceived, known, or thought to have its own existence.
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The real or concrete substance of an entity.
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An entity existing in space and time.
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An inanimate object.
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Something referred to by a word, a symbol, a sign, or an idea; a referent.
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A creature: the poor little thing.
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An individual object: There wasn't a thing in sight.
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Law That which can be possessed or owned. Often used in the plural: things personal; things real.
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Possessions; belongings: packed her things and left.
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An article of clothing: Put on your things and let's go.
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The equipment needed for an activity or a special purpose: Where are my cleaning things?
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An object or entity that is not or cannot be named specifically: What is this thing for?
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An act, deed, or work: promised to do great things.
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The result of work or activity: is always building things.
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A thought, a notion, or an utterance: What a rotten thing to say!
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A piece of information: wouldn't tell me a thing about the project.
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A means to an end: just the thing to increase sales.
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An end or objective: In blackjack, the thing is to get nearest to 21 without going over.
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A matter of concern: many things on my mind.
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A turn of events; a circumstance: The accident was a terrible thing.
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The general state of affairs; conditions: "Beneath the smooth surface of things, something was wrong” ( Tom Wicker).
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A particular state of affairs; a situation: Let's deal with this thing promptly.
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Informal A persistent illogical feeling, as a desire or an aversion; an obsession: has a thing about seafood.
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Informal The latest fad or fashion; the rage: Drag racing was the thing then.
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Slang An activity uniquely suitable and satisfying to one: Let him do his own thing. See Synonyms at forte1.
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