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thing
noun /θɪŋ/
a) That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.

Get me a thing of apple juice at the store.

b) A word, symbol, sign or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.

I just ate a whole thing of jelly beans.

Syn: stuff, uncountable, item, yoke, Ireland
See Also: thingy, thingie, thingo

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