Basic Details
Word: Thing
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: An object, item, or matter; something that can be seen, touched, or thought about.
Synonyms: Item, object, matter, entity
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- No such thing as a free lunch: Theres always a cost, even when something appears to be free. Example: "When she offered to help me, I knew there was no such thing as a free lunch; she wanted a favour in return."
- Thing of the past: Something that no longer exists or is relevant. Example: "With new technology, floppy disks are now a thing of the past."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The thing I love most about summer is the long, sunny days.
Example 2: She couldnt find the thing she needed for her art project, which made her quite frustrated.
Example 3: Its a strange thing to see a cat and dog playing together so happily.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word thing is derived from the Old English word "ing," which referred to an assembly or a meeting, especially in medieval times? Over time, it evolved to represent objects and concepts in general.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "thing" mean?
a) A person
b) An object or item
c) A feeling
d) A place
Answer: b) An object or item
2. Which of these is a synonym of "thing"?
a) Thought
b) Item
c) Emotion
d) Sound
Answer: b) Item
3. Which sentence uses "thing" correctly?
a) The thing jumped over the fence.
b) The thing is singing a song.
c) The thing I want for my birthday is a bicycle.
d) The thing ran down the street.
Answer: c) The thing I want for my birthday is a bicycle.
4. Which idiom means there is always a cost?
a) Thing of the past
b) No such thing as a free lunch
c) As busy as a bee
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) No such thing as a free lunch
5. What is the opposite of "thing"?
a) Idea
b) N/A
c) Thought
d) Concept
Answer: b) N/A
