thing

Definitions of thing in various dictionaries:

noun - a special situation

noun - an action

noun - a special abstraction

noun - an artifact

noun - an event

noun - a vaguely specified concern

noun - a statement regarded as an object

noun - an entity that is not named specifically

noun - any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence

noun - a special objective

noun - a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion

noun - a separate and self-contained entity

An entity, an idea, or a quality perceived, known, or thought to have its own existence.

The real or concrete substance of an entity.

An entity existing in space and time.

An inanimate object.

Something referred to by a word, a symbol, a sign, or an idea; a referent.

A creature: the poor little thing.

An individual object: There wasn’t a thing in sight.

That which can be possessed or owned.

An article of clothing: Put on your things and let’s go.

An object or entity that is not or cannot be named specifically: What is this thing for? 9.

An act, deed, or work: promised to do great things.

The result of work or activity: is always building things.

A piece of information: wouldn’t tell me a thing about the project.

A means to an end: just the thing to increase sales.

An end or objective: In blackjack, the thing is to get nearest to 21 without going over.

A matter of concern: many things on my mind.

A turn of events; a circumstance: The accident was a terrible thing.

A particular state of affairs; a situation: Let’s deal with this thing promptly.

A persistent illogical feeling, as a desire or an aversion; an obsession: has a thing about seafood.

The latest fad or fashion; the rage: Drag racing was the thing then.

An activity uniquely suitable and satisfying to one: Let him do his own thing.

A certainty: His election is a sure thing.

Of course; certainly: Sure thing, I’ll be there! [Middle English, from Old English thing.

noun - an inanimate object