thing

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Synonyms: thin, think, ching, thine, whing, ting, thong, hing, thig, toing, tying

Antonyms: thin, think, ching, thine, whing, ting, thong, hing, thig, toing, tying

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Noun

1. That which is considered to [[exist]] as a separate [[entity]], [[object]], [[quality]] or [[concept]].
2. A [[word]], [[symbol]], [[sign]], or other [[referent]] that can be used to refer to any entity.
3. An individual object or distinct entity.
4. {{lb|en|legal}}
5. {{lb|en|in the plural}} [[possessions|Possessions]] or [[equipment]]; [[stuff]]; [[gear]].
6. {{lb|en|somewhat|_|dated|with ''the''}} The [[latest]] [[fad]] or [[fashion]].
7. {{lb|en|informal}} A [[custom]] or [[practice]].
8. {{senseid|en|genuine phenomenon}} {{lb|en|informal|with ''a''}} A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief). {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
9. {{lb|en|informal}} A unit or container, usually containing consumable [[good]]s.
10. {{lb|en|informal}} A [[problem]], [[dilemma]], or [[complicating]] [[factor]].
11. {{senseid|en|penis}} {{lb|en|slang|euphemism}} A [[penis]].
12. {{lb|en|slang|euphemism}} A [[vulva]] or [[vagina]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|rare}} To express as a thing; to [[reify]].

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