thing — an object, entity, or matter that one need not or cannot give a specific name to
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an object, entity, or matter that one need not or cannot give a specific name to
Pronunciation (IPA): /θɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 사물, 물건, 일
Korean pronunciation: 씽 (강세: 씽)
Example Sentences
- I can't find my keys anywhere - where do these things go?
- The best thing about weekends is sleeping in.
- My cat does the weirdest things when nobody's watching.
thing
NOUN//θɪŋ//
an object, entity, or matter that one need not or cannot give a specific name to
A traveler searches for their lost thing among mysterious objects
One little thing makes a ring fit for a king!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 게르만어에서 온 단어로, 원래는 '모임' 또는 '회의'를 의미했습니다. 바이킹들이 중요한 일을 논의하는 집회를 'thing'이라고 불렀던 것이 오늘날 '일, 사물'이라는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I can't find my keys anywhere - where do these things go?”
“The best thing about weekends is sleeping in.”
“My cat does the weirdest things when nobody's watching.”
“Learning English is not an easy thing to do.”
“Don't worry about such small things in life.”
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