(possibly obsolete) That is not the case; on the contrary.

(predicative) The needful thing: something suitable for the purpose. / (predicative) The desired thing: someone or something that is popularly favored.

plural of thinge

(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to introduce the main point or issue.

Archaic spelling of thing.

Alternative form of the thing is

(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to introduce the main point or issue, especially as a refutation or negation to a statement made by another speaker.

(rare) To express as a thing; to reify.

(chiefly historical) A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country. / (informal) Nickname or appellative for numerous "things", including fictional characters.

(colloquial) to exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice