Words / A1

THING/θɪŋ/

When you do not know the name, or it does not matter: that thing, a few things. Thing is a general noun for an object or a matter. Think is the verb in your head — k vs g at the end. Something / anything / nothing are built from this idea.

Meaning

An object, or a fact, idea, or event.

Examples

• “What is that thing on the table?”
• “I packed my things for the trip.”
• “The important thing is to try.”

Good to know

a thing / things. Verb mix-up: think. Related: something, nothing.

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