thing
noun
/θɪŋ/
An object, action, or matter that is not specified.
Quick answer
Common synonyms for "thing" include object, item, article, entity. Choose by context — see groups below.
Synonyms for "thing"
thing — an unspecified object
objectitemarticleentity
thing — an idea or matter
mattersubjectissueconcepttopic
thing — an event or situation
eventoccurrencesituationcircumstanceincident
Examples in context
- The biggest thing we learned was to ship sooner.
- There's one thing I want to address before we close.
- She picked up a few things at the store.
Usage note
“Thing” is the lazy reach in English. Name the specific concept, item, or idea instead.