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

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

That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept. / A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.

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

(idiomatic, colloquial) The important point to consider.

plural of thinge

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

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

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of be a thing

simple past tense of be a thing