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any matter, circumstance, affair, or concern: often used in pl.: how are things?
that which is done, has been done, or is to be done; happening, act, deed, incident, event, etc.: to accomplish great things
that which constitutes an end to be achieved, a step in a process, etc.: the next thing is to mix thoroughly
anything conceived of or referred to as existing as an individual, distinguishable entity; specif.,
1. any single entity distinguished from all others: each thing in the universe
2. a tangible object, as distinguished from a concept, quality, etc.: paintings and other beautiful things
3. an inanimate object
4. an item, detail, etc.: go over each thing in the list
5. the object or concept referred to or represented by a word, symbol, or sign; referent
6. an object of thought; idea: think the right things
1. personal belongings; also, clothes or clothing
2. a dress, garment, etc.: not a thing to wear
articles, devices, etc. used for some purpose
a person: used in expressions of affection, pity, contempt, etc.: poor thing
a being, object, or concept the exact term for which is not known or recalled or is avoided, as from disdain: where did you buy that thing?
Informal a point of contention; issue: don't make a thing of it
☆ Informal a complex, often neurotic liking, fear, aversion, etc. with regard to some person, thing, or activity: to have a thing about flying
☆ Informal what one wants to do or is adept at: do one's own thing
Law that which may be owned; a property