things Meaning & Definition
What Does Things Mean?
Things is a noun that means plural of thing. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of thing. As a verb, it means To express as a thing; to reify.
Things in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈθɪŋz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | stuff, item and uncountable |
| Plural | only |
Things Definition (Noun)
- plural of thing
Noun
- One's clothes, furniture, luggage, or possessions collectively; stuff
Have you brought all your things with you?
- The general state of affairs in a given context, e.g. one's relationship
Things have been rough between lately.
Things as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of thing
Noun
- That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
- A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
- An individual object or distinct entity.
- A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief).
Bacon pie? Is that a thing?
- Whatever can be owned.
- Corporeal object.
- (somewhat obsolete, with the) The latest fad or fashion.
- (in the plural) Clothes, possessions or equipment.
Hold on, let me just grab my things.
- A unit or container, usually containing edible goods.
get me a thing of apple juice at the store; I just ate a whole thing of jelly beans
- A problem, dilemma, or complicating factor.
The car looks cheap, but the thing is, I have doubts about its safety.
- A penis.
- A living being or creature.
you poor thing; she's a funny old thing, but her heart's in the right place; I met a pretty blond thing at the bar
- That which matters; the crux.
that's the thing: we don't know where he went; the thing is, I don't have any money
- Used after a noun to refer dismissively to the situation surrounding the noun's referent.
Oh yeah, I'm supposed to promote that vision thing.
- That which is favoured; personal preference. (Used in possessive constructions.)
- A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.
- A romantic relationship.
Verb
- To express as a thing; to reify.
Synonyms of Things
Things synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Things
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Things in a Sentence
Have you brought all your things with you?
Get your hands off my things!
Things have been rough between lately.
She wants to break things off.
Bacon pie? Is that a thing?
Hold on, let me just grab my things.
get me a thing of apple juice at the store; I just ate a whole thing of jelly beans
The car looks cheap, but the thing is, I have doubts about its safety.
you poor thing; she's a funny old thing, but her heart's in the right place; I met a pretty blond thing at the bar
that's the thing: we don't know where he went; the thing is, I don't have any money
Oh yeah, I'm supposed to promote that vision thing.
Word Forms & Grammar
things
things pl (plural only)
Words That Rhyme With Things
Things Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of things is //ˈθɪŋz//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Things
Is things a noun or a verb?
Things is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for things?
Close synonyms of things are stuff, item and uncountable. See the full list of things synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of things?
The plural of things is only.