thing (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /θɪŋ/
Definition
An object or entity that is not alive and is not a person.
Examples
I found a strange thing in the garden.
What is that thing in your pocket?
She put the small thing on the table.
How to Use thing
- thing to do (collocation)
- An action that is appropriate or advisable. — "It's a good thing to help others."
- thing to happen (collocation)
- An event that occurs. — "It was a sad thing to happen."
- thing about (prepositional phrase)
- A characteristic or quality of something. — "The best thing about this job is the people."
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