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“thing”
(Latin: from res, thing, object, matter, circumstance; factual)
(having a "bird brain" may be a good thing, after all)
(Latin: a suffix; a person who, the thing which; people who, things which)
(Latin: a suffix forming adjectives from nouns ending in -ary; a person who, a thing that; a person who is a part of something, pertaining to one's state or condition; a person who has a connection with or belief in the stated subject; a promotor of something; a native or inhabitant of someplace; someone of a certain age)
(Latin: a suffix; a person who, a place where, a thing which, or pertaining to; connected with; having the character of; apparatus)
(Greek: key; a means of locking or a thing that locks [or unlocks] a door; a key, bar, or hook; a combining form that denotes the clavicle or collarbone)
(Latin: a suffix; a person who; a thing which)
(Greek: mirror; visible in [a thing]; seen in [something])
(Latin: bud, sprout, a growing thing in its early stages)
(Greek: creeping thing, reptile; snake)
(Latin: funnel; literally, "the [little] thing into which something is poured"; a funnel-shaped organ of the body)
(Greek: fossil, mineral; dug, dig; literally "thing dug")
(Greek plektron > Latin plectrum: thing to strike with; such as, a pick for a lyre, a zither, a guitar, an autoharp, etc.)
(Greek > Latin: skilled in the law; busy, skilled in business; a thing done; to do, effect, accomplish, practice)
(Latin: one's own; to belong to a person, a thing, or a group)
(only thing that keeps your credit card in good standing)
(consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing until it gets there)
(the only thing that enables someone to learn self-control)
(Greek: a thing said; a word; a term)
(Latin: creeping, to creep; a creeping thing; snake, snakes; serpent, serpents)
(Greek: wonder, a wondrous thing; miracle, miraculous, magic; something to look at; sight, spectacle)
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“thing”
everything, every thing
everything (EV ree thing") (pronoun)
Inclusive of all that relates to a subject or topic: Emery wanted to know everything about the butterflies in the garden.
every thing (EV ree thing") (pronoun)
Every single or individual object: Cathleen and Angelia were told to do every thing listed on their schedule and not to miss one item.
Every thing that Colby discussed with the gardener confirmed Lacey's suspicions that he knew everything about growing flowers.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group E; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc. +
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obsolete thing of the past *
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Pleonasms or Tautological Redundancies
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The last thing I want to do is hurt you; however, it's still on my list.
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paraprosdokian, paraprosdokia
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You can usually count on Americans to do the right thing; after they have tried everything else.
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paraprosdokian, paraprosdokia
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“thing”
1. An unnamed, an unspecified, or an inanimate object: Marilyn asked, "Roger, is this the thing you were talking about?"
2. An object, animal, quality, etc., of any kind: People should respect all living things.
3. Something that occurs or which is done: The explosion was a terrible thing.
4. A particular event, an occurrence, or a situation: This was the worst thing that could have happened at this time.
6. A matter of responsibility or concern: Tammy has several things to do before she can go home.
7. A person or an animal, that is often spoken of affectionately: When Ebony's dog came back after being in the rain, she told Mark that the poor thing was soaked to the bone.
8. Objects that are used for a particular activity: Henry's mother took out the things that she needed to bake some cookies.
9. Actions that are done, which will be done, or that will or need to be done: There are several things that Gary still needs to deal with.
10. Conditions which exist at a particular time and in a particular place: As things are now, Tim can't afford to buy a new car.
11. A fact or piece of information about something or someone: Irene said, "Greg, there's just one more thing that Andy needs to ask you."
12. Thoughts, ideas, or opinions: Don't say things that you will regret later.
14. A strong feeling of liking or disliking something or someone: Shelby has a thing against snakes and Jerry has a thing for women with red hair.
2. An object, animal, quality, etc., of any kind: People should respect all living things.
3. Something that occurs or which is done: The explosion was a terrible thing.
4. A particular event, an occurrence, or a situation: This was the worst thing that could have happened at this time.
This sunset is the most wonderful thing that Jamie has ever seen.
5. Objects that belong to someone; such as personal possessions or belongings: Marina is looking for a place to store her things.6. A matter of responsibility or concern: Tammy has several things to do before she can go home.
7. A person or an animal, that is often spoken of affectionately: When Ebony's dog came back after being in the rain, she told Mark that the poor thing was soaked to the bone.
8. Objects that are used for a particular activity: Henry's mother took out the things that she needed to bake some cookies.
9. Actions that are done, which will be done, or that will or need to be done: There are several things that Gary still needs to deal with.
10. Conditions which exist at a particular time and in a particular place: As things are now, Tim can't afford to buy a new car.
11. A fact or piece of information about something or someone: Irene said, "Greg, there's just one more thing that Andy needs to ask you."
12. Thoughts, ideas, or opinions: Don't say things that you will regret later.
Millie had some interesting things to suggest that could very well enhance the project.
13. A goal or a purpose: James said, "Well, Ronda, the objective now is to get the things that you need for the trip."14. A strong feeling of liking or disliking something or someone: Shelby has a thing against snakes and Jerry has a thing for women with red hair.
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English Words in Action, Group T
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(a suffix freely used to designate someone who is associated with, concerned with, or characterized by a thing or an expression; sometimes, with a jocular [humorous] or derisive [contempt or ridicule] intent; borrowed from Russian, a common personal suffix)