thing

noun
A1
OPAL
1
A1
an object whose name you do not use because you do not need to or want to, or because you do not know it
چیز, شیء
see also internet of things
2
A1
an object that is not alive in the way that people and plants are
چیز, شیء
Don't treat her like that—she's a person, not a thing!
He's good at making things with his hands.
She took no interest in the people and things around her.
Books may one day become a thing of the past.
I need to buy a few basic things like bread and milk.
3
A1
objects, clothing or tools that belong to somebody or are used for a particular purpose
وسایل, متعلقات, اشیاء, لوازم
Shall I help you pack your things?
Bring your swimming things with you.
I'll just clear away the breakfast things.
Put your things on and let's go.
4
A1
a fact, an event, a situation or an action; what somebody says or thinks
چیز, مورد, مسئله, موضوع, واقعه, عمل, رویداد
They talked about many things, like books, music and films.
There are a lot of things she doesn't know about me.
There's another thing I need to tell you.
Bad things happen to good people.
I've got lots of things to do today.
He has things on his mind.
The most important thing in life is to have fun!
She said the first thing that came into her head.
Forgetting her was the only thing in the world I found I couldn't do.
He found the whole thing very boring.
Let's forget the whole thing.
Among other things, I have to deal with mail and keep the accounts.
I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing.
‘Why did you tell her our secret?’ ‘I did no such thing!’
There's no such thing as a typical day in this job.
One thing is for sure—it will be a memorable evening!
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm.
5
A1
the general situation, as it affects somebody
وضعیت, شرایط, اوضاع
Things haven't gone entirely to plan.
I wish things could have been different.
(informal)Hi, Jane! How are things?
As things stand at present, he seems certain to win.
All things considered, she's done very well.
They're trying to change things for the better.
Things have changed over the last few years.
He's happy with the way things have worked out.
Why do you make things so difficult for yourself?
6
A1
a quality or a concept
مفهوم, مقوله
Reality and truth are not the same thing.
The two of them have one thing in common—they never give up.
The good thing about this job is all the travelling.
7
A2
what is needed or socially acceptable
مطلوب, مناسب
You need something to cheer you up—I know just the thing!
to say the right/wrong thing
The best thing to do is to apologize.
8
used to say that something is important or real
موضوع, امر
I don't understand why these corny films are still a thing in 2020.
I'm not sure that ‘modular techno music’ is really a thing.
9
used with negatives to mean ‘anything’ in order to emphasize what you are saying
هیچ چیز, چیزی
I haven't got a thing to wear!
She hasn't had a thing to eat all day.
There wasn't a thing we could do to help.
Ignore what he said—it doesn't mean a thing.
10
all that can be described in a particular way
چیز, امر, موضوع, شیء
She loves all things Japanese.
11
a living creature
موجود, موجود زنده, موجود جاندار, جاندار, مخلوق, جانور
All living things are composed of cells.
12
used to talk to or about a person or an animal, to show how you feel about them
بیچاره, محبوب
You silly thing!
You must be starving, you poor things.
The cat's very ill, poor old thing.
The baby's a pretty little thing.
see also bright young thing, young thing