thing
/ˈθɪŋ/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
2
A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
3
An individual object or distinct entity.
4
Whatever can be owned.
5
Corporeal object.
6
Possessions or equipment; stuff; gear.
7
The latest fad or fashion.
8
A custom or practice.
9
A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief).
10
A unit or container, usually containing consumable goods.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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