things
n. countablen. objects, items, or ideas that you are talking about. You use this word when you do not know the exact name of an object or when you want to speak generally.
n. material objects, inanimate items, or abstract matters and circumstances. Often used as a placeholder for specific nouns or to refer to a general situation.
I need to pack my things for the trip.
She has a lot of things to do before the office closes for the weekend.
The philosopher argued that our perception of things is often colored by our previous experiences, making objective observation nearly impossible.
Almost always used in the plural form when referring to personal possessions or general situations.
I have many thing to doI have many things to doWhen referring to multiple tasks or objects, the plural form 'things' must be used.
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all things considered
Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.
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all things to all people
Someone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.
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finer things
That which is considered of a high quality, expensive or tasteful.