Meaning & use
thing
An object, item, or entity that is not specifically named or identified.
See it in a sentence
There's a strange thing sitting on the kitchen counter that I don't recognize.
The most important thing right now is making sure everyone gets home safely.
A note on using this word
Thing is a very general, everyday word used when a more precise noun isn't known or needed; overusing it in formal writing can sound vague.
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