things
/ˈθɪŋz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One's clothes, furniture, luggage, or possessions collectively; stuff
Noun
Examples
Have you brought all your things with you?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The general state of affairs in a given context, e.g. one's relationship
Noun
Examples
Things have been rough between lately.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “things” mean?
One's clothes, furniture, luggage, or possessions collectively; stuff
Is “things” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.