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itema single thing or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a single thing or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪtəm/

Example Sentences

  • I forgot to buy the most important item on my shopping list - toilet paper!
  • This vintage lamp is my favorite item in the whole house.
  • The first item on today's agenda is figuring out why the coffee machine is making strange noises.

item

NOUN

[/ˈaɪtəm/]

a single thing or unit, especially one that is part of a list, collection, or set

She crossed off the last item on her grocery list at the checkout.
💡 Concept

She crossed off the last item on her grocery list at the checkout.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈaɪtəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈaɪtəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootitem

🎵Rhyme

systemwisdomphantom
system
wisdom
phantom

🔗Collocations

luxury item
item list
collect items
essential item
food item
purchase an item
clothing item

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I forgot to buy the most important item on my shopping list - toilet paper!

This vintage lamp is my favorite item in the whole house.

😄 Fun example

The first item on today's agenda is figuring out why the coffee machine is making strange noises.

Each item in this antique collection has an interesting story.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

objectthingarticlepieceproduct

Antonyms

wholeentiretytotality

Related

listinventorycollectiongoodsmerchandise

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