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thing

The correct spelling is thing.

How to pronounce thing

/θɪŋ/
noun

IPA: /θɪŋ/

Say it like: Thi-ng

The correct spelling is thing. That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept. For example: "Bacon pie? Is that a thing?"

Usage Examples

Bacon pie? Is that a thing?

Hold on, let me just grab my things.

get me a thing of apple juice at the store;  I just ate a whole thing of jelly beans

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
  2. 2.A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
  3. 3.An individual object or distinct entity.
  4. 4.A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief).
  5. 5.Whatever can be owned.

verb

  1. 1.To express as a thing; to reify.

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