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1 the last person
(a person who is very unlikely or unwilling to do a particular thing, or to whom it would be unwise or dangerous to do a particular thing: I'm the last person to make a fuss, but you should have told me all the same; He's the last person you should offend.) son kişi -
2 that
adj. öteki————————adv. bu kadar, o kadar, böyle————————conj. şu, o, ki, diye, için————————pron. şu, o, ki, diye* * *o* * *1. [ðæt] plural - those; adjective(used to indicate a person, thing etc spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: Don't take this book - take that one; At that time, I was living in Italy; When are you going to return those books?) o, şu2. pronoun(used to indicate a thing etc, or (in plural or with the verb be) person or people, spoken of before, not close to the speaker, already known to the speaker and listener etc: What is that you've got in your hand?; Who is that?; That is the Prime Minister; Those present at the concert included the composer and his wife.) o, şu3. [ðət, ðæt] relative pronoun(used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned in a preceding clause in order to distinguish it from others: Where is the parcel that arrived this morning?; Who is the man (that) you were talking to?)...-en/an4. [ðət, ðæt] conjunction1) ((often omitted) used to report what has been said etc or to introduce other clauses giving facts, reasons, results etc: I know (that) you didn't do it; I was surprised (that) he had gone.)...ki...-ı/i2) (used to introduce expressions of sorrow, wishes etc: That I should be accused of murder!; Oh, that I were with her now!) (ah bir) (ol)saydı, (yap)saydık5. adverb(so; to such an extent: I didn't realize she was that ill.) o kadar- that's that -
3 the
o* * *[ðə, ði](The form [ðə] is used before words beginning with a consonant eg the house or consonant sound eg the union [ðə'ju:njən]; the form [ði] is used before words beginning with a vowel eg the apple or vowel sound eg the honour [ði 'onə]) Not: Belirli kurallar içinde yalnızca belirlenmiş, kesinlikle tanımlanmış veya tanımlanmasına gerek kalmadan hem konuşucu, hem de dinleyici tarafından kuşkuya yer kalmayacak biçimde bilinen isimlerden önce kullanılan 'the' nın (belirtili tanıtıcı) Türkçede karşılığı yoktur.1) (used to refer to a person, thing etc mentioned previously, described in a following phrase, or already known: Where is the book I put on the table?; Who was the man you were talking to?; My mug is the tall blue one; Switch the light off!) Not: Bir takım ya da cümlecik eklenerek belirli duruma getirilmiş bir isimden önce 'the' kullanılır.2) (used with a singular noun or an adjective to refer to all members of a group etc or to a general type of object, group of objects etc: The horse is running fast.; I spoke to him on the telephone; He plays the piano/violin very well.) Not: 'The' + tekil isim veya sıfat bir hayvan ya da nesne türünü/grubunu temsil eder.3) (used to refer to unique objects etc, especially in titles and names: the Duke of Edinburgh; the Atlantic (Ocean).) Not: 'The', denizlerin, ırmakların, ada topluluklarının, sıra dağların, çoğul ülke adlarının, çöllerin, bölgelerin adını oluşturan özel isimlerden önce kullanılır.4) (used after a preposition with words referring to a unit of quantity, time etc: In this job we are paid by the hour.) Not: Edattan sonra miktar/zaman ifade eden kelimelerle kullanılır.5) (used with superlative adjectives and adverbs to denote a person, thing etc which is or shows more of something than any other: He is the kindest man I know; We like him (the) best of all.) Not: Enüstünlük derecesi ile sıfat ya da zamir olarak kullanılan first, second, v.b. ve only'den önce kullanılır.6) ((often with all) used with comparative adjectives to show that a person, thing etc is better, worse etc: He has had a week's holiday and looks (all) the better for it.) Not: Bir kimsenin/nesnenin durumunu belirtmede karşılaştırıcı sıfatlarla kullanılır.• -
4 this
adv. bu kadar, böyle————————pron. bu* * *bu* * *[ðis] 1. plural - these; adjective1) (used to indicate a person, thing etc nearby or close in time: This book is better than that (one); I prefer these trousers.) bu2) (used in stories to indicate a person, thing etc that one is describing or about to describe: Then this man arrived.) bu2. pronoun(used for a thing etc or a person nearby or close in time: Read this - you'll like it; This is my friend John Smith.) bu3. adverb(so; to this degree: I didn't think it would be this easy.) böyle, bu kadar -
5 home
adj. evde yapılan, evdeki, eve ait, vatana ait, hedefe ait, kendi sahasında olan————————adv. eve, yurda, evde, ülkesinde, hedefe, tam yerine, vicdanına————————n. ev, yuva, aile ocağı, yurt, vatan, bakımevi, kale, hedef (bomba), kendi sahası————————v. yuvasına dönmek, yurda dönmek (kuş), sinyâllere göre yönelmek, hedeflemek* * *ev* * *[həum] 1. noun1) (the house, town, country etc where a person etc usually lives: I work in London but my home is in Bournemouth; When I retire, I'll make my home in Bournemouth; Africa is the home of the lion; We'll have to find a home for the kitten.) yuva, ev, vatan, ülke, yurt2) (the place from which a person, thing etc comes originally: America is the home of jazz.) vatan, çıkış/başlangıç yeri3) (a place where children without parents, old people, people who are ill etc live and are looked after: an old folk's home; a nursing home.) yurt,bakım evi4) (a place where people stay while they are working: a nurses' home.) lojman, konut5) (a house: Crumpy Construction build fine homes for fine people; He invited me round to his home.) konut, ev2. adjective1) (of a person's home or family: home comforts.) eve ait, yuva ile ilgili2) (of the country etc where a person lives: home produce.) yerli, iç, dahilî3) ((in football) playing or played on a team's own ground: the home team; a home game.) içeride oynanan, kendi sahasında oynanan, ev sahibi3. adverb1) (to a person's home: I'm going home now; Hallo - I'm home!) eve, evde2) (completely; to the place, position etc a thing is intended to be: He drove the nail home; Few of his punches went home; These photographs of the war brought home to me the suffering of the soldiers.) hedefine, amacına, gayesine•- homeless- homely
- homeliness
- homing
- home-coming
- home-grown
- homeland
- home-made
- home rule
- homesick
- homesickness
- homestead
- home truth
- homeward
- homewards
- homeward
- homework
- at home
- be/feel at home
- home in on
- leave home
- make oneself at home
- nothing to write home about -
6 one
adj. tek, aynı————————n. bir tane, biri, birisi, kimse, tek* * *bir* * *1. noun1) (the number or figure 1: One and one is two (1 + 1 = 2).) bir (sayısı)2) (the age of 1: Babies start to talk at one.) yaş 12. pronoun1) (a single person or thing: She's the one I like the best; I'll buy the red one.) bir kişi/şey2) (anyone; any person: One can see the city from here.) insan, kişi3. adjective1) (1 in number: one person; He took one book.) bir, 12) (aged 1: The baby will be one tomorrow.) (yaş) 13) (of the same opinion etc: We are one in our love of freedom.) aynı görüşte/fikirde•- one-- oneself
- one-night stand
- one-off
- one-parent family
- one-sided
- one-way
- one-year-old 4. adjective((of a person, animal or thing) that is one year old.) bir yaşında...- all one- be one up on a person
- be one up on
- not be oneself
- one and all
- one another
- one by one
- one or two -
7 subject
adj. bağlı, tabi, bağımlı, maruz, karşı karşıya olan, çeken, eğilimi olan————————n. konu, fail, husus, söz konusu, mevzu, tema, ders, branş, sebep, konu olan şey, özne, uyruk, vatandaş, denek, kobay, kadavra, hastalığa eğilimi olan kimse————————v. mecbur etmek, boyun eğdirmek, maruz bırakmak, etmek, çektirmek* * *1. özne 2. bağımlı kıl (v.) 3. konu (n.)* * *1. adjective((of countries etc) not independent, but dominated by another power: subject nations.) bağımlı2. noun1) (a person who is under the rule of a monarch or a member of a country that has a monarchy etc: We are loyal subjects of the Queen; He is a British subject.) uyruk, vatandaş2) (someone or something that is talked about, written about etc: We discussed the price of food and similar subjects; What was the subject of the debate?; The teacher tried to think of a good subject for their essay; I've said all I can on that subject.) konu3) (a branch of study or learning in school, university etc: He is taking exams in seven subjects; Mathematics is his best subject.) ders4) (a thing, person or circumstance suitable for, or requiring, a particular kind of treatment, reaction etc: I don't think her behaviour is a subject for laughter.) neden, sebep5) (in English, the word(s) representing the person or thing that usually does the action shown by the verb, and with which the verb agrees: The cat sat on the mat; He hit her because she broke his toy; He was hit by the ball.) özne3. [səb'‹ekt] verb1) (to bring (a person, country etc) under control: They have subjected all the neighbouring states (to their rule).) boyun eğdirmek2) (to cause to suffer, or submit (to something): He was subjected to cruel treatment; These tyres are subjected to various tests before leaving the factory.) maruz bırakmak, uğratmak•- subjective
- subjectively
- subject matter
- change the subject
- subject to -
8 right
n. doğruluk, gerçek, hak, düzen, sağ, sağ taraf* * *1. hak 2. sağ* * *1. adjective1) (on or related to the side of the body which in most people has the more skilful hand, or to the side of a person or thing which is toward the east when that person or thing is facing north (opposite to left): When I'm writing, I hold my pen in my right hand.) sağ2) (correct: Put that book back in the right place; Is that the right answer to the question?) doğru3) (morally correct; good: It's not right to let thieves keep what they have stolen.) doğru, dürüst4) (suitable; appropriate: He's not the right man for this job; When would be the right time to ask him?) uygun, münasip2. noun1) (something a person is, or ought to be, allowed to have, do etc: Everyone has the right to a fair trial; You must fight for your rights; You have no right to say that.) hak2) (that which is correct or good: Who's in the right in this argument?) doğruluk, dürüstlük3) (the right side, part or direction: Turn to the right; Take the second road on the right.) sağ taraf, yön4) (in politics, the people, group, party or parties holding the more traditional beliefs etc.) sağcılar, sağ kanat3. adverb1) (exactly: He was standing right here.) tam2) (immediately: I'll go right after lunch; I'll come right down.) derhal, hemen3) (close: He was standing right beside me.) hemen, tam4) (completely; all the way: The bullet went right through his arm.) tam, taa5) (to the right: Turn right.) sağa doğru6) (correctly: Have I done that right?; I don't think this sum is going to turn out right.) doğru olarak4. verb1) (to bring back to the correct, usually upright, position: The boat tipped over, but righted itself again.) doğrul(t)mak, düzel(t)mek2) (to put an end to and make up for something wrong that has been done: He's like a medieval knight, going about the country looking for wrongs to right.) gidermek, düzeltmek5. interjection(I understand; I'll do what you say etc: `I want you to type some letters for me.' `Right, I'll do them now.') Tamam; Olur; Peki- righteously
- righteousness
- rightful
- rightfully
- rightly
- rightness
- righto, right-oh
- rights
- right angle
- right-angled
- right-hand
- right-handed
- right wing 6. adjective((right-wing) (having opinions which are) of this sort.) sağcı- by rights
- by right
- get, keep on the right side of
- get right
- go right
- not in one's right mind, not quite right in the head
- not in one's right mind, not right in the head
- put right
- put/set to rights
- right away
- right-hand man
- right now
- right of way
- serve right -
9 love
n. aşk, sevgi, sevda, tutkunluk, sevgili, hayranlık; yar————————v. sevmek* * *1. sev (v.) 2. sevgi (n.)* * *1. noun1) (a feeling of great fondness or enthusiasm for a person or thing: She has a great love of music; her love for her children.) aşk, sevgi, sevda2) (strong attachment with sexual attraction: They are in love with one another.) aşık, sevdalı3) (a person or thing that is thought of with (great) fondness (used also as a term of affection): Ballet is the love of her life; Goodbye, love!) aşk, tutku4) (a score of nothing in tennis: The present score is fifteen love (written 15-0).) sıfır2. verb1) (to be (very) fond of: She loves her children dearly.) çok sevmek2) (to take pleasure in: They both love dancing.) büyük zevk almak•- lovable- lovely
- loveliness
- lover
- loving
- lovingly
- love affair
- love-letter
- lovesick
- fall in love with
- fall in love
- for love or money
- make love
- there's no love lost between them -
10 odd man out / odd one out
1) (a person or thing that is different from others: In this test, you have to decide which of these three objects is the odd one out.) diğerlerinden farklı olan şey/kimse2) (a person or thing that is left over when teams etc are made up: When they chose the two teams, I was the odd man out.) dışarıda kalan şey/kimse -
11 recognise
tanı* * *1) (to see, hear etc (a person, thing etc) and know who or what that person, thing etc is, because one has seen or heard him, it etc before: I recognized his voice/handwriting; I recognized him by his voice.) tanımak2) (to admit, acknowledge: Everyone recognized his skill.) kabul etmek3) (to be willing to have political relations with: Many countries were unwilling to recognize the new republic.) (resmen) tanımak4) (to accept as valid, well-qualified etc: I don't recognize the authority of this court.) tanımak•- recognizably, recognisably
- recognition -
12 recognize
v. farketmek, farkına varmak, tanımak, onaylamak, ayırt etmek, kabul etmek, itiraf etmek, takdir etmek, söz hakkı tanımak* * *farkına var* * *1) (to see, hear etc (a person, thing etc) and know who or what that person, thing etc is, because one has seen or heard him, it etc before: I recognized his voice/handwriting; I recognized him by his voice.) tanımak2) (to admit, acknowledge: Everyone recognized his skill.) kabul etmek3) (to be willing to have political relations with: Many countries were unwilling to recognize the new republic.) (resmen) tanımak4) (to accept as valid, well-qualified etc: I don't recognize the authority of this court.) tanımak•- recognizably, recognisably
- recognition -
13 such
adj. öyle, böyle, bu gibi, bu tür, o kadar, çok————————adv. çok, öylesine, böylesine, oldukça————————pron. bu gibi, o gibi* * *böyle* * *1. adjective1) (of the same kind as that already mentioned or being mentioned: Animals that gnaw, such as mice, rats, rabbits and weasels are called rodents; He came from Bradford or some such place; She asked to see Mr Johnson but was told there was no such person there; I've seen several such buildings; I've never done such a thing before; doctors, dentists and such people.) bunun/onun gibi, böyle2) (of the great degree already mentioned or being mentioned: If you had telephoned her, she wouldn't have got into such a state of anxiety; She never used to get such bad headaches (as she does now).) öyle, böyle, o/bu kadar3) (of the great degree, or the kind, to have a particular result: He shut the window with such force that the glass broke; She's such a good teacher that the headmaster asked her not to leave; Their problems are such as to make it impossible for them to live together any more.) öyle4) (used for emphasis: This is such a shock! They have been such good friends to me!) öyle (bir), öylesine2. pronoun(such a person or thing, or such persons or things: I have only a few photographs, but can show you such as I have; This isn't a good book as such (= as a book) but it has interesting pictures.) bu/o şey, bu olay- suchlike- such-and-such
- such as it is -
14 surrogate
n. vekil, yerine geçen kimse, vasiyetin gerçekleştirilmesine bakan hakim* * *vekil* * *(a person or thing that is considered or used as a substitute for another person or thing.) yedek, vekil -
15 honour
n. onur, şeref, özsaygı, haysiyet, izzetinefis, saygınlık, namus, övünç, hürmet, misafir ağırlama, büyük koz, golfte başlama vuruşu hakkı————————v. saygı göstermek, onurlandırmak, şeref vermek, onur nişanı vermek, saymak, kabul etmek (çek)* * *1. onur ver (v.) 2. onur (n.) 3. şereflendir (v.) 4. şeref (n.)* * *['onə] 1. noun1) (respect for truth, honesty etc: a man of honour.) şeref, şan2) ((the keeping or increasing of) a person's, country's etc good reputation: We must fight for the honour of our country.) şeref3) (fame; glory: He won honour on the field of battle.) şeref, saygınlık4) (respect: This ceremony is being held in honour of those who died in the war.) anı, hatıra5) (something which a person feels to be a reason for pride etc: It is a great honour to be asked to address this meeting.) şeref, onur, gurur6) (a title, degree etc given to a person as a mark of respect for his services, work, ability etc: He has received many honours for his research into cancer.) nişan, rütbe, paye7) ((with capital: with His, Your etc) a title of respect used when talking to or about judges, mayors etc: My client wishes to plead guilty, Your Honour.) Sayın Yargıc(ım)2. verb1) (to show great respect to (a person, thing etc): We should honour the Queen.) saygı göstermek, hürmet etmek2) (to do, say etc something which is a reason for pride, satisfaction etc to: Will you honour us with your presence at the meeting?) şeref vermek, onurlandırmak3) (to give (someone) a title, degree etc as a mark of respect for his ability etc: He was honoured for his work with the mentally handicapped.) nişan/rütbe/paye vermek4) (to fulfil (a promise etc): We'll honour our agreement.) tutmak, yerine getirmek•- honorary- honourable
- honours
- in honour bound
- honour bound
- on one's honour
- word of honour -
16 contact
n. temas, dokunma, ilişki, bağlantı, tanıdık, portör, taşıyıcı————————v. temas etmek, dokunmak, ilişki kurmak, irtibat kurmak, temasa geçmek, görüşmek* * *1. bağlantı kur (v.) 2. ilişki (n.) 3. temas et (v.) 4. temas (n.)* * *['kontækt] 1. noun1) (physical touch or nearness: Her hands came into contact with acid; Has she been in contact with measles?) dokunma, değme2) (communication: I've lost contact with all my old friends; We have succeeded in making (radio) contact with the ship; How can I get in contact with him?) bağlantı, ilişki3) (a person with influence, knowledge etc which might be useful: I made several good contacts in London.) tanıdık, bildik4) ((a place where) a wire etc carrying electric current (may be attached): the contacts on the battery.) bağlantı5) (a person who has been near someone with an infectious disease: We must trace all known contacts of the cholera victim.) hastalık taşıyıcı, portör6) (a person or thing that provides a means of communicating with someone: His radio is his only contact with the outside world.) bağlantı, haberleşme2. verb(to get in touch with in order to give or share information etc: I'll contact you by telephone.) ilişki kurmak, temasa geçmek -
17 in
adj. içeride, moda, evde, yerinde, iç, gelmiş olan, tutulan, iktidarda olan————————adv. içinde————————pref. siz, sız————————prep. de, da, içinde, içine, halinde, olarak, içeriye, içeri* * *de* * *[in] 1. preposition1) (describing the position of a thing etc which is surrounded by something else: My mother is in the house; in London; in bed.) içinde, dahilinde,...-de2) (showing the direction of movement: He put his hand in his pocket.) içine,...-(y)e3) (describing the time at, after or within which something happens: in the morning; I'll be back in a week.) esnasında, sürecinde, zarfında,...-leyin,...-de4) (indicating amount or relative number: They arrived in large numbers.)... miktarda5) (expressing circumstances, state, manner etc of an event, person etc: dressed in a brown coat; walking in the rain; in a hurry; written in English; He is in the army; books tied up in bundles; She is in her sixties.) giy(in)miş, kılığında, bürünmüş; düzenlenmiş; vasıtasıyla; olarak; bakımından; yönünden; ile meşgul;...-den yapılmış; halinde; durumunda2. adverb, adjective1) (expressing the position of a person etc, usually at or to a place where the person etc is expected to be, eg home, office, station: Is Mr Smith in?; Is the train in yet?; Is he coming in today?) içeri(ye/de), içine,...-de2) (describing something which is fashionable or popular: Short skirts are in at the moment.) moda3) ((of the tide) with the water at, or moving to, its highest level: The tide is (coming) in.) cezir•- - in- inmost
- day in, day out
- inasmuch as, in as much as
- in for
- ins and outs
- insofar as, in so far as
- in that -
18 master
adj. baş, ana, esas, asıl————————n. öğretmen, ağa, akıl hocası, kalıp, kaptan, hoca, efendi, üstâd, usta, sahip————————v. yenmek, öğrenmek, hakim olmak* * *1. ana 2. iyice öğren (v.) 3. hakim (n.)* * *1. feminine - mistress; noun1) (a person or thing that commands or controls: I'm master in this house!) patron, hâkim2) (an owner (of a slave, dog etc): The dog ran to its master.) sahip, efendi3) (a male teacher: the Maths master.) erkek öğretmen4) (the commander of a merchant ship: the ship's master.) kaptan, süvari5) (a person very skilled in an art, science etc: He's a real master at painting.) usta, sanatkâr6) ((with capital) a polite title for a boy, in writing or in speaking: Master John Smith.) küçük bey2. adjective((of a person in a job) fully qualified, skilled and experienced: a master builder/mariner/plumber.) usta, işinin eri3. verb1) (to overcome (an opponent, handicap etc): She has mastered her fear of heights.) yenmek, baş etmek, ustalık kazanmak, iyice öğrenmek2) (to become skilful in: I don't think I'll ever master arithmetic.) başarılı olmak•- masterfully
- masterfulness
- masterly
- masterliness
- mastery
- master key
- mastermind 4. verb(to plan (such a scheme): Who masterminded the robbery?) ustaca plânlamak- master stroke
- master switch
- master of ceremonies -
19 model
adj. model, örnek olan————————n. model, numune, örnek, kalıp, manken————————v. örneğe göre yapmak, model yapmak, modellik etmek, kalıbını çıkarmak, biçimlendirmek* * *1. modelle (v.) 2. model (n.)* * *['modl] 1. noun1) (a copy or representation of something usually on a much smaller scale: a model of the Taj Mahal; ( also adjective) a model aeroplane.) model2) (a particular type or design of something, eg a car, that is manufactured in large numbers: Our car is a 1999 model.) model3) (a person who wears clothes etc so that possible buyers can see them being worn: He has a job as a male fashion model.) model, manken4) (a person who is painted, sculpted, photographed etc by an artist, photographer etc: I work as an artist's model.) model5) (something that can be used to copy from.) model, örnek6) (a person or thing which is an excellent example: She is a model of politeness; ( also adjective) model behaviour.) model, örnek2. verb1) (to wear (clothes etc) to show them to possible buyers: They model (underwear) for a living.) mankenlik yapmak2) (to work or pose as a model for an artist, photographer etc: She models at the local art school.) modellik yapmak3) (to make models (of things or people): to model (the heads of famous people) in clay.) model yapmak4) (to form (something) into a (particular) shape: She modelled the clay into the shape of a penguin; She models herself on her older sister.) şekil vermek• -
20 second
adj. ikinci, ikinci dereceli, öbür————————n. ikinci, saniye, an, nota aralığı, ikinci olan kimse, yardımcı, destek, düello şahidi, boksör yardımcısı————————v. yardım etmek, desteklemek, destek vermek, göreve getirmek [brit. ask.]* * *1. ikinci 2. saniye* * *I 1. ['sekənd] adjective1) (next after, or following, the first in time, place etc: February is the second month of the year; She finished the race in second place.) ikinci2) (additional or extra: a second house in the country.) ikinci3) (lesser in importance, quality etc: She's a member of the school's second swimming team.) ikinci2. adverb(next after the first: He came second in the race.) ikinci (olarak)3. noun1) (a second person, thing etc: You're the second to arrive.) ikinci gelen kişi/şey2) (a person who supports and helps a person who is fighting in a boxing match etc.) yardım eden kimse4. verb(to agree with (something said by a previous speaker), especially to do so formally: He proposed the motion and I seconded it.) desteklemek5. noun(a secondary school.) orta (okul)- seconder- secondly
- secondary colours
- secondary school
- second-best
- second-class
- second-hand
- second lieutenant
- second-rate
- second sight
- second thoughts
- at second hand
- come off second best
- every second week, month
- second to none II ['sekənd] noun1) (the sixtieth part of a minute: He ran the race in three minutes and forty-two seconds.) saniye2) (a short time: I'll be there in a second.) bir saniye, çok kısa süre
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thing — 1 matter, concern, business, *affair 2 Thing, object, article are comprehensive terms applicable to whatever is apprehended as having actual, distinct, and demonstrable existence. They vary, however, in their range of application. Thing is the… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
thing — /TIN/ noun 1 IDEA/ACTION/FEELING/FACT (C) anything that you can think of as a single item, for example an idea, an action, a feeling, or a fact: The important thing is for us to tell the truth. | What a stupid thing to do. | A horrible thing… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
thing — W1S1 [θıŋ] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(idea/action/feeling/fact)¦ 2¦(object)¦ 3¦(situation)¦ 4¦(nothing)¦ 5¦(person/animal)¦ 6¦(make a comment)¦ 7 the thing is 8 the last thing somebody wants/expects/needs etc 9 last thing … Dictionary of contemporary English
thing — [ θıŋ ] noun count *** ▸ 1 object/item ▸ 2 action/activity ▸ 3 situation/event ▸ 4 fact/condition ▸ 5 aspect of life ▸ 6 idea/information ▸ 7 something not specific ▸ 8 someone/something young you like ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) an object or ITEM. This… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
thing — thing1 [thiŋ] n. [ME < OE, council, court, controversy, akin to Ger ding, ON thing (orig. sense, “public assembly,” hence, “subject of discussion, matter, thing”) < IE * tenk , to stretch, period of time < base * ten , to stretch >… … English World dictionary
Thing — (th[i^]ng), n. [AS. [thorn]ing a thing, cause, assembly, judicial assembly; akin to [thorn]ingan to negotiate, [thorn]ingian to reconcile, conciliate, D. ding a thing, OS. thing thing, assembly, judicial assembly, G. ding a thing, formerly also,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Person — Per son, n. [OE. persone, persoun, person, parson, OF. persone, F. personne, L. persona a mask (used by actors), a personage, part, a person, fr. personare to sound through; per + sonare to sound. See {Per }, and cf. {Parson}.] 1. A character or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
thing — [n1] something felt, seen, perceived affair, anything, apparatus, article, being, body, business, circumstance, commodity, concept, concern, configuration, contrivance, corporeality, creature, device, element, entity, everything, existence,… … New thesaurus
person — [pʉr′sən] n. [ME persone < OFr < L persona, lit., actor s face mask, hence a character, person, prob. < Etr phersu, mask] 1. a human being, esp. as distinguished from a thing or lower animal; individual man, woman, or child: now usually… … English World dictionary
thing — [[t]θɪ̱ŋ[/t]] ♦ things 1) N COUNT: usu with supp You can use thing to refer to any object, feature, or event when you cannot, need not, or do not want to refer to it more precisely. What s that thing in the middle of the fountain? Some kind of… … English dictionary
thing */*/*/ — UK [θɪŋ] / US noun Word forms thing : singular thing plural things 1) [countable] an object, or an item. This word is used when you cannot or do not want to refer to the object or item in a more specific way What s that thing over there on the… … English dictionary
