thing

Definition

Examples

The most important thing is to submit the form before the deadline.

Synonyms

• objecta tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
• itema distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
• mattera vaguely specified concern

Collocations

• Easy good thing
  describing good thing (benefit)
• Medium first thing in the morning on office days
  describing first thing in the morning on office days (the first or highest in an ordering or series)
• Hard the very thing required to restore investor confidence
  referring to the very thing required to restore investor confidence
• Very Hard too much of a good thing leading to asset bubbles
  describing too much of a good thing leading to asset bubbles (to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits)