thing
gb/θˈɪŋ/ us/θˈɪŋ/
A1
Англійська
~ 200
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A1
entity
1
an object or entity
An object, fact, or idea when we do not know or do not want to say its name.
Модель уживання:
[something] is a thing
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes overuse 'thing' instead of using a more specific word, which can make speech unclear.
Синоніми
object (Refers to a physical item; more specific than 'thing'.)
|
item (Often used for individual objects in a group; more formal than 'thing'.)
Антоніми
nothing (Indicates the absence of any object or entity.)
Словосполучення
the right thing
|the first thing
|good thing
|the only thing
Теми
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Can you pass me that thing on the table?
- The best thing about this city is the food.
- There’s one thing I need to tell you.
- It’s a strange thing to say.
- The only thing we can do now is wait.
Навчальні приклади
- This is my favorite thing.
- I need one more thing from the shop.
- That thing is very old.
- The big thing is on the floor.
Іменник
informal
B1
entity
2
a personal interest or specialty
Something a person likes a lot or does often.
Модель уживання:
[someone]'s thing is [activity]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse this with the general meaning of 'thing' and use it without the personal interest context.
Синоніми
specialty (More formal; suggests an area of expertise.)
|
passion (Stronger emotional connection than 'thing'.)
Антоніми
disinterest (Lack of interest in an activity or subject.)
Словосполучення
not my thing
|do your own thing
|make a thing of
Теми
daily life
|hobbies
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Cooking is really her thing.
- I’m not into hiking; it’s just not my thing.
- He made photography his thing after retiring.
- Dancing isn’t my thing, but I’ll try.
Навчальні приклади
- Soccer is my thing.
- Music is his thing.
- Drawing is not my thing.
- Traveling is her thing.
Іменник
A2
entity
3
a situation or matter
A situation, event, or problem that people talk about or deal with.
Модель уживання:
the [adjective] thing is [clause]
Синоніми
issue (More formal; often refers to problems or topics for discussion.)
|
matter (Formal; refers to a subject under consideration.)
Антоніми
non-issue (Something that does not need to be considered or worried about.)
Словосполучення
the funny thing is
|the main thing is
|the important thing is
Теми
daily life
|news
|communication
|business
Приклади
- The strange thing is, no one saw him leave.
- The main thing is to stay calm.
- One thing led to another and we ended up in Paris.
- The funny thing about it was how quickly it ended.
Навчальні приклади
- The good thing is we can go home early.
- The bad thing is it will rain tomorrow.
- The important thing is to be happy.
- The strange thing is she didn’t call.
Іменник
informal
B1
entity
4
a popular trend or fad
Something new that many people like for a short time.
Модель уживання:
[something] is a thing now
Синоніми
trend (More formal; often used in marketing and fashion contexts.)
|
fad (Implies short-lived popularity.)
Антоніми
tradition (A long-established custom or practice.)
Словосполучення
become a thing
|make something a thing
Теми
culture
|fashion
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Приклади
- Is brunch still a thing?
- Yoga with goats became a thing last summer.
- Apparently, wearing socks with sandals is a thing now.
Навчальні приклади
- That game is a big thing now.
- Drinking tea with milk is a new thing here.
- Selfie sticks were a big thing last year.
Граматика
Словникова форма
thing
IPA
GB/θˈɪŋ/
US/θˈɪŋ/
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thing (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (thing)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: thing
- Plural: thing, things
Споріднені слова
Forms
things
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
nothing
pronoun A1
Related words
thingy
noun B2
Advanced or less common
thingamajig
noun B2
Вирази
do your own thing
1/dˈu jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn θˈɪŋ/
idiom
informal
act independently in own style
To do what you want in your own way.
Приклади
- She always does her own thing, no matter what others say.
- I prefer to do my own thing instead of following trends.
make a big thing of (something)
1/mˈeɪk ə bˈɪɡ θˈɪŋ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
informal
exaggerate the importance of something
To treat something as more important than it really is.
Приклади
- Don’t make a big thing of it—it was just a small mistake.
- They made a big thing of his late arrival.
one thing led to another
1/wˈʌn θˈɪŋ lˈɛd tə ənˈʌðɚ/
idiom
events happened in sequence to outcome
Used to explain that events happened one after another and caused something without giving details.
Приклади
- We met at a party, and one thing led to another—we’re now married.
- I started helping her move, and one thing led to another and I ended up painting her house.
the next big thing
1/ðə nˈɛkst bˈɪɡ θˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
expected future popular success
Something that people think will become very popular soon.
Приклади
- This new app could be the next big thing in social media.
- Everyone’s talking about him as the next big thing in music.
the real thing
1/ðə ɹˈil θˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
genuine example of something
The true or best example of something, not fake.
Приклади
- This perfume isn’t cheap—it’s the real thing.
- After years of practice, she’s now the real thing in the art world.