Definition of "thing"

Kid-friendly meaning of thing, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "thing" mean?

thing (noun) — any object you can name.

Part of speechNoun Syllables1 (thing)

Example sentences using "thing"

Grade K–2
What is that thing?
Grade 3–5
There was one thing on her shelf she absolutely refused to let her little brother touch.
Grade 6–8
The single most important thing in almost any situation is usually whatever you're most tempted to skip over because it seems too obvious to mention.

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