things
0 antonyms and opposites of things, grouped by meaning.
Noun — One's belongings, such as clothes, luggage, or personal items.
How to use things
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “things” mean?
The word “things” means one's belongings, such as clothes, luggage, or personal items. In plain terms, a person's belongings, or a loose way of talking about how a situation is going overall.
How do you pronounce “things”?
“Things” is pronounced THIHNGZ (/ˈθɪŋz/ in IPA).
How do you use “things” in a sentence?
Here is “things” used in a sentence: “Grab your things — the taxi's here.”
What is another word for “things”?
Words with a similar meaning to “things” include stuff.
What part of speech is “things”?
“Things” is a noun.
Is “things” a common word?
“Things” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “things” have?
“Things” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one's belongings, such as clothes, luggage, or personal items.
What is the difference between 'things' and 'stuff'?
Both informally mean belongings, but 'things' can be counted and refers to separate objects — 'pack your things.' 'Stuff' is uncountable and treats belongings as a single mass — 'move your stuff.' They overlap in casual speech, though 'things' feels a little more definite and 'stuff' more vague.
What is an example of 'things' meaning belongings?
'Gather your things, we're leaving' means collect your personal items — bag, coat, phone and so on. 'She packed her things and moved out' refers to her clothes and possessions. In this sense, 'things' stands in for whatever objects belong to a particular person.
What is the singular of 'things'?
The singular is 'thing,' but in the sense of belongings the word is almost always plural. You say 'pack your things,' not 'pack your thing.' A single 'thing' usually means one unnamed object or matter, while the plural 'things' commonly carries the meaning of possessions.