A1noun high_frequency_chunk

Thing

🇬🇧 UK /["/θɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/θɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Thing

an object whose name you do not use because you do not need to or want to, or because you do not know it

In simple words: an object, idea, or event

Thing in a sentence

• The thing I love most about summer is the long days.
• Can you give me that thing on the table?
• She has a unique thing about her that draws people in.
• It's the little things in life that make it special.
• What’s that thing over there?
• My favorite thing to do on weekends is going hiking.
• The best thing you can do is to be kind to others.
• This thing must be broken since it doesn’t work anymore.

How to use Thing

Use 'thing' when referring to objects or concepts when you don't want to be specific. Avoid in formal writing where precision is needed.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'thing' as a placeholder—like 'the thing over there'.

Related words

Collocations with Thing

• basic
• essential
• make
• basic
• essential
• make
• breakfast
• lunch
• etc.
• get together
• pack
• put on
• good
• great
• positive
• loads
• lots
• plenty
• do
• make up
• say
• go on
• happen
• occur
• thing about
• among other things
• have better things to do
• kind/​sort of thing
• think over/​through
• look at
• see
• stand
• be going
• change
• all things being equal
• other things being equal
• all things considered
• proper
• right
• wrong
• do
• say
• just the thing
• not quite the thing
• hear
• know
• notice
• little
• pretty
• sweet

Synonyms for Thing

• item
• object
• matter
• entity

Opposites of Thing

• nothing
• nobody

Common mistakes with Thing

• Using 'thing' instead of a more specific noun.
• Confused with 'things' as a verb form.
• Overusing 'thing' in formal contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Thing

What does Thing mean?

an object, idea, or event

What is the definition of Thing?

an object whose name you do not use because you do not need to or want to, or because you do not know it

How do you use Thing in a sentence?

The thing I love most about summer is the long days.

Can you give another example of Thing?

Can you give me that thing on the table?

What are synonyms for Thing?

Common alternatives include item, object, matter, entity.

What is the opposite of Thing?

Opposite meanings include nothing, nobody.

What words go with Thing?

It commonly pairs with basic, essential, make, basic, essential, make, breakfast, lunch, etc., get together, pack, put on, good, great, positive, loads, lots, plenty, do, make up, say, go on, happen, occur, thing about, among other things, have better things to do, kind/​sort of thing, think over/​through, look at, see, stand, be going, change, all things being equal, other things being equal, all things considered, proper, right, wrong, do, say, just the thing, not quite the thing, hear, know, notice, little, pretty, sweet.

What are common mistakes when using Thing?

Using 'thing' instead of a more specific noun. Confused with 'things' as a verb form. Overusing 'thing' in formal contexts.

How do you pronounce Thing?

US: /["/θɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/θɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Thing?

Use 'thing' when referring to objects or concepts when you don't want to be specific. Avoid in formal writing where precision is needed.

What CEFR level is Thing?

"Thing" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.