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<span class="word-self">thingspan>
şey

Tatoeba'ya yüzlerce cümle yazmak isterdim ama yapmam gereken şeyler var. - I would love to write hundreds of sentences on Tatoeba, but I've got things to do.

Çeşitli şeyler hakkında konuştuk. - We talked about various things.

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{i} eşya

Dolapta Tom'un eşyalarının bulunduğu bir kutu buldum. - I found a box of Tom's things in the closet.

Lütfen eşyalarımı oldukları gibi bırakın. - Please leave my things as they are.

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{i} 1. şey, nesne: What's that thing? O ne? How do you start the thing? Bunu nasıl çalıştırıyorsun? Get that thing out of here this minute! Onu
the <span class="word-self">thingspan> to be
Olacak şey
do one's <span class="word-self">thingspan>
(deyim) do one's (own) thing [kd] kendi istedigini yapmak
the usual <span class="word-self">thingspan>
adet
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şey, nesne: What's that thing? O ne? How do you start the thing? Bunu nasıl çalıştırıyorsun? Get that thing out of here this minute! Onu
any old <span class="word-self">thingspan>
herhangi bir şey
as a general <span class="word-self">thingspan>
genel olarak
disgusting <span class="word-self">thingspan>
cife
every <span class="word-self">thingspan> is fine
her şey yolunda
first <span class="word-self">thingspan>
derhal

Sabah derhal orada olacağım. - I'll be there the first thing in the morning.

Yarın sabah derhal ayrılmalıyım. - I have to leave first thing tomorrow morning.

for one <span class="word-self">thingspan>
evvela

Evvela hiç param yok ve ikinci olarak hiç boş vaktim yok. - For one thing, I've no money, and for another, I've no leisure.

freakish <span class="word-self">thingspan>
acibe
introduce a new <span class="word-self">thingspan>
ortaya çıkarmak
just <span class="word-self">thingspan>
(deyim) tam istediğim şey
just <span class="word-self">thingspan>
(deyim) düşündüğüm
just <span class="word-self">thingspan>
(deyim) demek istediğim
just <span class="word-self">thingspan>
(deyim) tam aradığım şey
living <span class="word-self">thingspan>
canlı

Eğer su olmasa canlılar yaşayamaz. - If it were not for water, no living things could live.

Canlılar hücrelerden oluşur. - Living things are made from cells.

no such <span class="word-self">thingspan>
ne alakası var
no such <span class="word-self">thingspan>
olamaz
poor little <span class="word-self">thingspan>
yavrucak
see a <span class="word-self">thingspan> through
bir işi başarmak
see a <span class="word-self">thingspan> through
tuttuğunu koparmak
single <span class="word-self">thingspan>
tek
strange <span class="word-self">thingspan>
acibe
such a sweet <span class="word-self">thingspan>
ne tatlı şey
sure <span class="word-self">thingspan>
(Bahis) kaybetme şansı az olan bahis
sure <span class="word-self">thingspan>
şüphesiz
the next best <span class="word-self">thingspan>
bir sonraki en iyi şey
the real <span class="word-self">thingspan>
orijinal
there is no such <span class="word-self">thingspan>
ne alakası var
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matah
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kişi

Böyle bir şey olacak son kişi olduğunuzu düşündüm. - I thought you'd be the last person to do such a thing.

Bir kişinin hayatı geçici bir şeydir. - The life of a person is a transient thing.

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olay

Tom olaylar hakkında biraz daha olumlu olmayı öğrense, büyük olasılıkla insanlar ondan biraz daha hoşlanır. - If Tom would learn to be a little more positive about things, people would probably like him a bit more.

Tom'un çoğunlukla olayları hatırlama sorunu var. - Tom often has trouble remembering things.

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giysi

Büyük annem giysiler örmeyi seviyor. - My grandmother likes to weave things.

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insan

O, yoksul insanlar için pek çok şey yaptı. - He has done many things for poor people.

O tür şeyi ne tip insan yapardı? - What sort of person would do that kind of thing?

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mevzu
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şey (soyut)
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canlı

Tüm canlılar varlığın tek zincirine bağlıdırlar. - All living things are connected in one chain of being.

Yeryüzündeki tüm canlılar karbon içerirler. - All living things on Earth contain carbon.

<span class="word-self">thingspan> in itself
(Felsefe) kendinde şey
decide against a <span class="word-self">thingspan>
birşeyin aleyhinde karar vermek
decide for a <span class="word-self">thingspan>
birşeyin lehinde karar vermek
forget about a <span class="word-self">thingspan>
birşeyi büsbütün unutmak
inquire about (a <span class="word-self">thingspan>)
birisi hakkında bilgi edinmek
interested in a <span class="word-self">thingspan>
bir şeye meraklı
know a <span class="word-self">thingspan> or two
işi bilmek
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gerekli şey
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yaratık
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nesne

Ben nesneleri sınıflandırmada iyi değilim. - I'm not good at classifying things.

İnsanlar sevilmek, nesneler ise kullanılmak için yaratılmıştı. Dünya kaos içinde, çünkü her şey karşıt. - People were created to be loved, things were created to be used. The world is in chaos, because everything is opposite.

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ihtiyaç

Çocukların çok şeye ihtiyacı var, ancak her şeyden önce sevgiye ihtiyaçları var. - Children need many things, but above all they need love.

Yapmanıza ihtiyaç duyduğum bir şey daha var. - There's one more thing I need you to do.

<span class="word-self">thingspan> in itself
kendisi
A <span class="word-self">thingspan> you don't want is dear at any price
(Atasözü) Deve bir akçaya , deve bin akçaya
For one <span class="word-self">thingspan> ..., and for another ..
Sebepler sıralanırken kullanılır: İ don´t want to go. For öne thing it´s too cold, and for another İ´m tired. Gitmek istemiyorum. Evvela dışarısı fazla soğuk, ayrıca yorgunum
It comes to the same <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Aynı kapıya çıkar
a sure <span class="word-self">thingspan>
kesin şey
a <span class="word-self">thingspan>
bir şey
a <span class="word-self">thingspan> of the past
bir şey geçmiş
all <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Tüm şey
be a <span class="word-self">thingspan> of the past
(deyim) Tarihe karışmak
compensate for one <span class="word-self">thingspan> by/with another
bir şeyi başka bir şeyle telafi etmek: She compensates for her occasional rudenesses by frequently making us laugh. Bizi sık sık güldürerek arasıra yaptığı kabalıkları telafi ediyor
feel like a <span class="word-self">thingspan>
bir şey gibi hissediyorum
fob a <span class="word-self">thingspan> off on so.
öyle bir şey uzakta köstek
for another <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Bir kere, önce
have a <span class="word-self">thingspan> to ask so.
Bir şey çok isteyeceğim
i dont know a <span class="word-self">thingspan> about it.
i dont bu konuda bir şey biliyorum
important <span class="word-self">thingspan>
önemli şey
in all this time he's only done one noteworthy <span class="word-self">thingspan>
kedi olalı bir fare tutmak
knock a <span class="word-self">thingspan> down to
aşağı bir şey vuruş
make such a <span class="word-self">thingspan>
böyle bir şey yapmak
no such <span class="word-self">thingspan>
öyle bir şey yok
not to do a <span class="word-self">thingspan>
bir şey değil
odd <span class="word-self">thingspan>
tuhaf şey
one <span class="word-self">thingspan> leads to another <span class="word-self">thingspan>
(deyim) Bir şey bir şeye sebep olur. Laf lafı açar
parlay one <span class="word-self">thingspan> into another
bir şeyi başka bir şeye dönüştürmek: She parlayed that ıdea into a fortune. O fikirden bir servet yarattı
person or <span class="word-self">thingspan> that beheads
kişi ya da şey beheads
pit one person/<span class="word-self">thingspan> against another person/<span class="word-self">thingspan>
1. iki kişiyi/şeyi karşı karşıya getirip dövüştürmek/yarıştırmak. 2. (iki şey) birbiriyle yarışmak/boy ölçüşmek: Zeki´s pitted his brains against Yavuz´s brawn. Zeki´nin zekâsıyla Yavuz´un kuvvetli cüssesi çarpışıyor
poke a <span class="word-self">thingspan> away
bir şey uzakta poke
put <span class="word-self">thingspan> in writing
yazılı koymak şey
real <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Gerçeği
remarkable <span class="word-self">thingspan>
olağanüstü şey
right <span class="word-self">thingspan> to do
Doğru şeyi yapmak
run away from a <span class="word-self">thingspan>
uzakta bir şey çalıştırıldığında
shuffle one person/<span class="word-self">thingspan> in among/with others
birini/bir şeyi başkalarına katmak
tell s.o. a <span class="word-self">thingspan> or two
k. dili birine çıkışmak
tell s.o. a <span class="word-self">thingspan> or two/tell s.o. where to get off
k. dili birini haşlamak, birine dünyanın kaç bucak olduğunu göstermek
the <span class="word-self">thingspan> is
Olay su ki ..., sorun su ki ..., mesele su ki

I actually like them; the thing is, I can't stand their neighbours, that's why I don't visit them. Aslında onları seviyorum, olay şu: Komşularından hiç hazetmiyorum, bu yüzden onları ziyaret etmiyorum.

the <span class="word-self">thingspan> is
şey
the whole <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Bütünü
there is one more <span class="word-self">thingspan>
bir de su var
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şeydi
to do one more <span class="word-self">thingspan>
şey bir daha yapmak
unprecedented <span class="word-self">thingspan>
görülmemiş şey
whole <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Bütünü
word denoting a <span class="word-self">thingspan> or an idea
kelime bir şey veya bir fikir ifade eden
zipper one <span class="word-self">thingspan> into another
bir şeyi başka bir şeye fermuarla takmak
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{i} konu

Öyle şeyler konusunda bilgim yok. - I don't know about things like that.

Konuları sallantıda bırakmayı sevmiyorum. - I don't like to leave things up in the air.

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{i} kimse

Hiç kimse şimdiye kadar böyle bir şey görmedi. - No one ever saw such a thing.

Tom başka hiç kimsenin yapmak istediği her şeyi yapmak için gönüllüydü. - Tom volunteered to do all the things no one else wanted to do.

İngilizce - İngilizce

thing- teriminin İngilizce İngilizce sözlükte anlamı

<span class="word-self">thingspan>-in-itself
In the philosophy of Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) and those whom he influenced, a thing as it is independent of any conceptualization or perception by the human mind, postulated by practical reason but existing in a condition which is in principle unknowable and unexperienceable
Bad <span class="word-self">Thingspan>
An action that yields undesirable results to its subject
Good <span class="word-self">Thingspan>
Something that is conventionally accepted as good beyond doubt
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A public assembly or council in a Scandinavian country

Before Thorstein left home, he and Asgerd decided to take Arinbjorn's gift, the silk cloak, out of Egil's chest, and Thorstein wore it to the Thing.

a <span class="word-self">thingspan> or two
A considerable amount; a lot

He's a good mechanic, and surely knows a thing or two about car engines.

any old <span class="word-self">thingspan>
anything at all
best <span class="word-self">thingspan> since sliced bread
Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread
chance would be a fine <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Alternative form of chance'd be a fine thing
chance'd be a fine <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Given to indicate that an aforementioned thing would be desirable but unlikely. Comparable to if I should be so lucky

Me winning the lotto? Chance'd be a fine thing.

dangly <span class="word-self">thingspan>
The uvula

Michelle's mouth was open wide. I could see the dangly thing hanging in the back.

do one's <span class="word-self">thingspan>
To do what one habitually does
first <span class="word-self">thingspan>
The basic idea of how to do something

I would help you, but I don't know the first thing about gardening.

first <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Early in the morning

I'll meet you first thing at the station.

for another <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Used to introduce an additional item in a possible sequence
for one <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Used to introduce the first item in a possible sequence
greatest <span class="word-self">thingspan> since sliced bread
A relatively recent invention likely to significantly improve people's lives

Inventors all come in claiming their creation is the greatest thing since sliced bread, but most patents never make money.

have another <span class="word-self">thingspan> coming
Alternative form of have another think coming
if you want a <span class="word-self">thingspan> done well, do it yourself
It is better to do something oneself, than rely on others to do it well
one <span class="word-self">thingspan> led to another
From one event, a series of non-important steps resulted in another event
sure <span class="word-self">thingspan>
A reply to thank you

Thanks a lot for your help. / Sure thing!.

sure <span class="word-self">thingspan>
An affirmative reply; yes; certainly

Can you finish by tomorrow? / Sure thing!.

sure <span class="word-self">thingspan>
That which is certain
sweet young <span class="word-self">thingspan>
An attractive young woman

I just know he's off spending the night with some sweet young thing he picked up in a bar.

sweet young <span class="word-self">thingspan>
A sweet young woman
the <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Something suitable for a purpose

I need a present for my friend, and I think this is just the thing.

the <span class="word-self">thingspan> is
Used to introduce the main point or issue

I'd like to come, but the thing is, I just can't afford it.

the <span class="word-self">thingspan> of it
The important point to consider

But the thing of it is , everybody was rooting for the other individual and I was the only one rooting for him.

there's no such <span class="word-self">thingspan> as a free lunch
Nothing is free; everything has a price
<span class="word-self">thingspan>
A penis
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A living being or creature

you poor thing.

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whatever can be owned
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That which matters; the crux

The thing is, I don't have any money.

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An individual object or distinct entity
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That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept
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A word, symbol, sign or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity
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the latest fad or fashion
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A unit

Get me a thing of apple juice at the store.

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In Scandinavian countries, a legislative or judicial assembly
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A problem, dilemma, or complicating factor

The car looks cheap, but the thing is, I have doubts about its safety.

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clothes, possessions or equipment
too much of a good <span class="word-self">thingspan>
Something enjoyable or beneficial which, nevertheless, becomes bothersome or harmful in large quantities or over an extended period of time

Household chemicals are about as personal as modern science gets. We are surrounded by hundreds of them every day — they're in our furnishings, our cosmetics, our vinyl floor tiles and plastic baby bottles. . . . Are they too much of a good thing?.

vision <span class="word-self">thingspan>
a political view that encompasses the longer term as distinct from short-term objectives
the right <span class="word-self">thingspan> to do
the right act which must be performed
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" a special abstraction; "a thing of the spirit"; "things of the heart" a special objective; "the thing is to stay in bounds" a statement regarded as an object; "to say the same thing in other terms"; "how can you say such a thing?" an event; "a funny thing happened on the way to the
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{n} whatever is, any kind of matter
Here's the <span class="word-self">thingspan>
(deyim) The statement said either during or immediately following someones attempt to make an extremely valid point that makes the person stop talking and listen to your potentially much less important and usually unrelated opinion
There's no such <span class="word-self">thingspan> as a free lunch
(Atasözü) Said to emphasize that you cannot get something for nothing

"I get to travel with my job but the downside is I have to give talks." "Well, there's no such thing as a free lunch.".

for one <span class="word-self">thingspan>
As one or an additional point to be noted
the <span class="word-self">thingspan> is
This is what must be considered

The thing is, my car is being repaired, so how can I get groceries for the weekend?.

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While the althing (see above) was the closest organization the Icelandic Vikings had to America's federal government/court system/police, the thing was the closest approximation the Icelandic Vikings had to local government/court systems/police The thing was a gathering of representatives from the local area to vote on policy, hear complaints, settle disputes, and proclaim incorrigible individuals as outlaws (see above)
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A portion or part; something
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If you say that a person knows a thing or two about something or could teach someone a thing or two about it, you mean that they know a lot about it or are good at it. Patricia Hewitt knows a thing or two about how to be well-organised The peace movement has learnt a thing or two from Vietnam
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Clothes; furniture; appurtenances; luggage; as, to pack or store one's things
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A thing is a physical object that is considered as having no life of its own. It's not a thing, Beauchamp. It's a human being!
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vagueness You can use thing to refer in a vague way to a situation, activity, or idea, especially when you want to suggest that it is not very important. I'm a bit unsettled tonight. This war thing's upsetting me
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an event; "a funny thing happened on the way to the "
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any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence; "the thing I like about her is
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other things being equal: see equal first things first: see first the real thing: see real the shape of things to come: see shape
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See Legislature, Norway
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Whatever may be possessed or owned; a property; distinguished from person
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a special objective; "the thing is to stay in bounds"
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emphasis You can say that the first of two ideas, actions, or situations is one thing when you want to contrast it with a second idea, action, or situation and emphasize that the second one is much more difficult, important, or extreme. It was one thing to talk about leaving; it was another to physically walk out the door
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If you say that something is the done thing, you mean it is the most socially acceptable way to behave. It was not the done thing. In those days the man was supposed to be the provider
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Thing is used in lists and descriptions to give examples or to increase the range of what you are referring to. These are genetic disorders that only affect males normally. They are things like muscular dystrophy and haemophilia The Earth is made mainly of iron and silicon and things like that
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an action; "how could you do such a thing?"
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any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence; "the thing I like about her is "
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an entity that is not named specifically; "I couldn't tell what the thing was"
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You say it is a good thing to do something to introduce a piece of advice or a comment on a situation or activity. Can you tell me whether it is a good thing to prune an apple tree?
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If you make a thing of something or make a thing about it, you talk about it or do it in an exaggerated way, so that it seems much more important than it really is. Gossips made a big thing about him going on shopping trips with her
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a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing"
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" a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion; "he has a thing about seafood"; "she has a thing about him" a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing
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If something is a thing of the past, it no longer exists or happens, or is being replaced by something new. Painful typhoid injections are a thing of the past, thanks to the introduction of an oral vaccine
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often a lazy word Expand your vocabulary In the following sentence, explanation would be better: "He often wondered why he had no visitors, and the only thing he could think of was his pet python "
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a separate and self-contained entity
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a vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair"; "things are going well"
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You say one thing led to another when you are explaining how something happened, but you do not really want to give the details or you think people will be able to imagine the details. He came by on Saturday to see if she was lonely. One thing led to another and he stayed the night
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emphasis If you say that something is just the thing or is the very thing, you are emphasizing that it is exactly what is wanted or needed. Kiwi fruit are just the thing for a healthy snack
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Thing is often used to refer back to something that has just been mentioned, either to emphasize it or to give more information about it. I never wanted to be normal. It was not a thing I ever thought desirable
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If you have a thing about someone or something, you have very strong feelings about them. I had always had a thing about red hair He's got this thing about ties
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In Scandinavian countries, a legislative or judicial assembly; used, esp
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If you do something first thing, you do it at the beginning of the day, before you do anything else. If you do it last thing, you do it at the end of the day, before you go to bed or go to sleep. I'll go see her, first thing I always do it last thing on a Saturday
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a separate and self-contained entity an action; "how could you do such a thing?" an artifact; "how does this thing work?" an entity that is not named specifically; "I couldn't tell what the thing was" any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence; "the thing I like about her is
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If you say it is just one of those things you mean that you cannot explain something because it seems to happen by chance. `I wonder why.' Mr. Dambar shrugged. `It must be just one of those things, I guess.'
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You say the thing is to introduce an explanation, comment, or opinion, that relates to something that has just been said. The thing is is often used to identify a problem relating to what has just been said. `What does your market research consist of?' --- `Well, the thing is, it depends on our target age group.'
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A diminutive or slighted object; any object viewed as merely existing; often used in pity or contempt
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disapproval Thing is used to refer to something, especially a physical object, when you want to express contempt or anger towards it. Turn that thing off!
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a separate and self-contained entity an action; "how could you do such a thing?"
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in composition, in titles of such bodies
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emphasis Thing is used in expressions such as such a thing or things like that, especially in negative statements, in order to emphasize the bad or difficult situation you are referring back to. I don't believe he would tell Leo such a thing
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a statement regarded as an object; "to say the same thing in other terms"; "how can you say such a thing?"
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a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion; "he has a thing about seafood"; "she has a thing about him"
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If, for example, you do the right thing or do the decent thing in a situation, you do something which is considered correct or socially acceptable in that situation. People want to do the right thing and buy `green' Carrington did the honourable thing and resigned
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An inanimate object, in distinction from a living being; any lifeless material
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an event; "a funny thing happened on the way to the
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You can call a person or an animal a particular thing when you want to mention a particular quality that they have and express your feelings towards them, usually affectionate feelings. You really are quite a clever little thing
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If you say that someone is seeing or hearing things, you mean that they believe they are seeing or hearing something that is not really there. Dr Payne led Lana back into the examination room and told her she was seeing things
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Thing is often used after an adjective, where it would also be possible just to use the adjective. For example, you can say it's a different thing instead of it's different. To be a parent is a terribly difficult thing
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A transaction or occurrence; an event; a deed
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emphasis You can say there is no such thing as something to emphasize that it does not exist or is not possible. There really is no such thing as a totally risk-free industry
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emphasis Thing is often used instead of the pronouns `anything,' or `everything' in order to emphasize what you are saying. It isn't going to solve a single thing Don't you worry about a thing
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You often use thing to indicate to the person you are addressing that you are about to mention something important, or something that you particularly want them to know. One thing I am sure of was that she was scared The funny thing is that the rest of us have known that for years
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Whatever exists, or is conceived to exist, as a separate entity, whether animate or inanimate; any separable or distinguishable object of thought
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The nouns of Java, including Things of primitive type and objects See the chapter on Things, Types, and Names
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{i} object, article; fact; matter; fabrication; idea
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You can use thing to refer to any object, feature, or event when you cannot, need not, or do not want to refer to it more precisely. `What's that thing in the middle of the fountain?' --- `Some kind of statue, I guess.' She was in the middle of clearing the breakfast things If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? A strange thing happened
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If you do your own thing, you live, act, or behave in the way you want to, without paying attention to convention or depending on other people. We accept the right of all men and women to do their own thing, however bizarre
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a special abstraction; "a thing of the spirit"; "things of the heart"
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If you say that something is the thing, you mean that it is fashionable or popular. I feel under pressure to go out and get drunk because it's the thing to do
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an artifact; "how does this thing work?"
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a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing
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You can use the expression `one thing and another' to suggest that there are several reasons for something or several items on a list, but you are not going to explain or mention them all. What with one thing and another, it was fairly late in the day when we returned to Shrewsbury
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You can say for one thing when you are explaining a statement or answering a question, to suggest that you are not giving the whole explanation or answer, and that there are other points that you could add to it. She was a monster. For one thing, she really enjoyed cruelty
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Things can refer to the situation or life in general and the way it is changing or affecting you. Everyone agrees things are getting better
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Your things are your clothes or possessions. Sara told him to take all his things and not to return
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