Words / B1

YT-uh-m/ˈaɪtəm/

An item is one thing in a list or group: an item of clothing; news items; the next item on the agenda. Thing is everyday and vague; object is a physical thing; item sounds organised and exam-friendly. Itemise is a formal verb for listing. A collector’s item is something rare. Do not use item for people.

Meaning

A single thing in a list or a group.

Examples

• “Tick each item on the list.”
• “Please check every item before you leave the shop.”
• “The last item on the agenda is parking.”

Good to know

an item of clothing. a news item. agenda: the next item. Everyday vague word: thing.

Near in meaning

object

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