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I found a shiny thing under the desk.
What does Thing mean?
an object, idea, event, or matter.
Dictionary definition
A thing is an object, idea, event, action, or matter that someone can name, notice, discuss, or think about.
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The most important thing is to read the question carefully.
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In writing, thing is useful, but a more specific noun can often make a sentence clearer.
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Practice 1
What does thing mean?
Thing is a general noun for something that can be named, noticed, or discussed.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to thing when it means a physical object?
Object is a more specific word for a physical thing.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The most important ____ is to read the question carefully.
Thing best completes the sentence.
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MeaningThing means an object, idea, event, or matter.
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Thing word family
Base word
thing
noun
thing
An object, idea, event, or matter.
noun
things
More than one object, idea, event, or matter.
pronoun
something
An unspecified thing.
pronoun
nothing
No thing.
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