the thing English

Meaning the thing meaning

What does the thing mean?

the thing noun

— (predicative) The needful thing: something suitable for the purpose.

— (predicative) The desired thing: someone or something that is popularly favored.

Examples the thing examples

How do I use the thing in a sentence?

Simple sentences

That's the stupidest thing I've ever said.

Movie subtitles

But the hardest thing to get past the screws is peanuts, or anything that contains peanuts, or anything that even MAY contain peanuts.

So, here's the thing that makes most kids happy, but the teachers act like the peanut is the devil's bean.