Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the thing
Phrase
ðə θɪŋ
Definition
A specific object, item, or concept that is being referred to or discussed.
Examples
- She handed me the thing I needed for the project.
- Can you pass me the thing over there on the table?
- What’s the thing we talked about yesterday?
Meaning
The term ‘the thing’ is often used to indicate something that is understood by the context or known to the people involved in the conversation.
Synonyms
- item
- object
- entity
