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.

The quality of a material thing; objectivity; actuality; reality.

(idiomatic, colloquial) The important point to consider.

present participle of thing

simple past tense and past participle of thing

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

simple past tense of be a thing

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

plural of thingness

Alternative form of the thing is