Meaning & use
sth
A common written abbreviation for 'something,' used in notes, dictionaries, and informal messages.
See it in a sentence
The recipe card just said to add sth sweet without specifying an exact ingredient.
Dictionary entries often use sth and sb to mark where an object goes in a phrase.
A note on using this word
Frequently paired with 'sb' (somebody) in dictionary definitions to show typical sentence patterns, like 'give sb sth.'
Words with a similar meaning
something
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