Thign vs. Thing — Which is Correct Spelling?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on April 1, 2024
"Thign" is an incorrect spelling, while "Thing" is correct, referring to an object, idea, or entity that is unspecified.
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Which is correct: Thign or Thing
How to spell Thing?
Thign
Incorrect Spelling
Thing
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
Consider "Thing" as having the word “thin” in it.
Think of “Thing” rhyming with “sing”.
Visualize picking up a "thing" with your hand, not a "thign".
Recall common phrases like "do the right thing" to reinforce the correct spelling.
Remember that “Thing” ends with the sound "ng" and not "gn".
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How Do You Spell Thing Correctly?
Incorrect: I can't find my thign; it was here a minute ago.
Correct: I can't find my thing; it was here a minute ago.
Incorrect: She has a special thign for collecting stamps.
Correct: She has a special thing for collecting stamps.
Incorrect: Can you hand me that thign on the table?
Correct: Can you hand me that thing on the table?
Incorrect: We need to discuss an important thign tomorrow.
Correct: We need to discuss an important thing tomorrow.
Incorrect: He said the thign he values most is honesty.
Correct: He said the thing he values most is honesty.
Thing Definitions
An abstract entity, quality, or concept.
Learning is a lifelong thing.
A subject that is being discussed or considered.
The fashion industry is not my thing.
An object or entity that is not or cannot be named specifically
What is this thing for?.
An individual object, especially an inanimate object
There wasn't a thing in sight.
A creature
That baby is the sweetest thing!.
An entity or item
How many things are there on the test?.
Something referred to by a word, symbol, sign, or idea; a referent.
Things Articles of clothing
Put on your things and let's go.
Things Possessions, including clothing; belongings
Pack your things.
It's time to go.
Often things(Law) That which can be possessed or owned
Things personal.
Things real.
Things The equipment needed for an activity or a special purpose.
An act, deed, or work
Promised to do great things.
The result of work or activity
Is always building things.
A means to an end
Just the thing to increase sales.
A thought, notion, or utterance
What a rotten thing to say!.
A piece of information
Wouldn't tell me a thing about the project.
An end or objective
In blackjack, the thing is to get nearest to 21 without going over.
A matter of concern
Many things on my mind.
A turn of events; a circumstance
The accident was a terrible thing.
A particular state of affairs; a situation
Let's deal with this thing promptly.
Things The general state of affairs; conditions
"Beneath the smooth surface of things, something was wrong" (Tom Wicker).
(Informal) The latest fad or fashion
Drag racing was the thing then.
(Informal) A persistent feeling, interest, desire, or aversion
She has a thing for him and keeps talking about him. I have a thing about seafood and never eat it.
(Slang) An activity uniquely suitable and satisfying to one
Let him do his own thing. Mountain climbing is really my thing.
(Informal) Used to refer to something with disapproval or contempt
Where did you get that thing? I wouldn't drive that thing if you paid me.
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.
An individual object or distinct entity.
Bacon pie? Is that a thing?
(legal)
Whatever can be owned.
Corporeal object.
The latest fad or fashion.
(in the plural) Clothes, possessions or equipment.
Hold on, let me just grab my things.
(informal) A unit or container, usually containing edible goods.
Get me a thing of apple juice at the store;
I just ate a whole thing of jelly beans
(informal) A problem, dilemma, or complicating factor.
The car looks cheap, but the thing is, I have doubts about its safety.
(slang) A penis.
A living being or creature.
You poor thing
Sweet young thing
She's a funny old thing, but her heart's in the right place
I met a pretty blond thing at the bar
That which matters; the crux.
That's the thing: we don't know where he went;
The thing is, I don't have any money
Used after a noun to refer dismissively to the situation surrounding the noun's referent.
Oh yeah, I'm supposed to promote that vision thing.
(informal) That which is favoured; personal preference. (Used in possessive constructions.)
It's not really my thing
(informal, with do) One's typical routine, habits, or manner. (Used in possessive constructions.)
Let me do my thing;
I'm here doing my thing
A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.
(informal) A romantic relationship.
(informal) A romantic couple.
Are John and Jennifer a thing again? I thought they broke up.
(MLE) Alternate form of ting.
(MLE) Girl; attractive woman.
Look at the nyash on that thing!
(rare) To express as a thing; to reify.
Whatever exists, or is conceived to exist, as a separate entity, whether animate or inanimate; any separable or distinguishable object of thought.
God made . . . every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind.
He sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
An inanimate object, in distinction from a living being; any lifeless material.
Ye meads and groves, unconscious things!
A transaction or occurrence; an event; a deed.
[And Jacob said] All these things are against me.
Which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
A portion or part; something.
Wicked men who understand any thing of wisdom.
A diminutive or slighted object; any object viewed as merely existing; - often used in pity or contempt.
See, sons, what things you are!
The poor thing sighed, and . . . turned from me.
I'll be this abject thing no more.
I have a thing in prose.
Clothes; furniture; appurtenances; luggage; as, to pack or store one's things.
And them she gave her moebles and her thing.
In the garden [he] walketh to and fro,And hath his things [i. e., prayers, devotions] said full courteously.
Hearkening his minstrels their things play.
Whatever may be possessed or owned; a property; - distinguished from person.
In Scandinavian countries, a legislative or judicial assembly.
In Scandinavian countries, a legislative or judicial assembly; - used, esp. in composition, in titles of such bodies. See Legislature, Norway.
A special situation;
This thing has got to end
It is a remarkable thing
An action;
How could you do such a thing?
An artifact;
How does this thing work?
An event;
A funny thing happened on the way to the...
A statement regarded as an object;
To say the same thing in other terms
How can you say such a thing?
Any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence;
The thing I like about her is ...
A special abstraction;
A thing of the spirit
Things of the heart
A vaguely specified concern;
Several matters to attend to
It is none of your affair
Things are going well
An entity that is not named specifically;
I couldn't tell what the thing was
A special objective;
The thing is to stay in bounds
A persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion;
He has a thing about seafood
She has a thing about him
A separate and self-contained entity
An inanimate material object as distinct from a living sentient being.
That's a useful thing to have.
An action, activity, event, or fact.
The accident was a terrible thing.
A creature, person, or living organism.
Don't scare the poor thing.
Thing Meaning in a Sentence
The best thing about weekends is sleeping in.
The first thing I do in the morning is drink coffee.
I need to tell you a funny thing that happened today.
She has a thing for vintage cars.
The thing I love about this city is its diversity.
Doing the right thing isn't always easy.
Finding your thing in life can take time.
Can you see that shiny thing in the water?
He has a thing about keeping everything organized.
I forgot to pack the most important thing.
She said the hardest thing about moving was saying goodbye.
Can you help me lift this heavy thing?
That's the thing; I don't remember saying that.
The funny thing is, it all turned out okay in the end.
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
A warm cup of tea is my favorite thing on a rainy day.
The best thing you can do is to stay calm.
He always says the right thing at the right time.
Finding a lost thing can feel like a treasure hunt.
The thing I admire most about her is her courage.
One thing led to another, and they started their own business.
The thing about history is that it often repeats itself.
The strange thing was, nobody knew where it came from.
The thing with puzzles is, they require patience.
Thing Idioms & Phrases
Do your own thing
To do what you want, without worrying about what others think.
After years of following trends, she decided to do her own thing and wear what she loved.
The next big thing
Someone or something that is expected to achieve great success.
This new technology could be the next big thing in the industry.
A sure thing
Something guaranteed to happen or succeed.
Investing in real estate isn't always a sure thing.
All things considered
Taking everything into account.
All things considered, moving to a new city was the best decision for them.
A thing of the past
Something that no longer exists or happens.
With digital cameras, developing film has become a thing of the past.
Common Curiosities
What is the verb form of Thing?
"Thing" is a noun and doesn't have a verb form.
What is the pronunciation of Thing?
It is pronounced as /θɪŋ/.
Which vowel is used before Thing?
No vowel precedes "Thing" when it stands alone.
Why is it called Thing?
The term "Thing" derives from Old English "þing", meaning a meeting or assembly, and later an object or entity.
What is the plural form of Thing?
The plural form is "things".
Is Thing a noun or adjective?
"Thing" is a noun.
What is the root word of Thing?
The root word is the Old English "þing".
What is the singular form of Thing?
"Thing" is singular.
Which article is used with Thing?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with "thing", depending on context.
Which conjunction is used with Thing?
No specific conjunction is tied to "thing"; any can be used as required by context.
Is Thing an adverb?
No, "thing" is not an adverb.
How do we divide Thing into syllables?
Since "thing" has just one syllable, it isn't divided.
Which preposition is used with Thing?
Various prepositions can be used, like "of" (thing of beauty) or "in" (thing in the box).
Is Thing a countable noun?
Yes, "thing" can be countable.
Is Thing an abstract noun?
"Thing" can be both concrete (if referring to a tangible object) and abstract (if referring to a concept or idea).
Is Thing a negative or positive word?
"Thing" is neutral; its connotation depends on context.
Is Thing a vowel or consonant?
"Thing" is a word, not a single letter, so it contains both vowels and consonants.
Is Thing a collective noun?
No, "thing" is not a collective noun.
Is the word Thing a gerund?
No, "thing" is not a gerund.
What is the third form of Thing?
"Thing" doesn't have verb forms as it's a noun.
Is the word Thing imperative?
No, "thing" is not imperative.
Is the word “Thing” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Thing" can function as a direct object, indirect object, or subject, depending on the sentence.
How many syllables are in Thing?
"Thing" has one syllable.
What is a stressed syllable in Thing?
The entire word "thing" is stressed as it's monosyllabic.
What part of speech is Thing?
"Thing" is a noun.
What is another term for Thing?
"Object" or "entity".
What is the opposite of Thing?
There isn't a direct opposite, but "nothing" might contrast in certain contexts.
What is the first form of Thing?
"Thing" is a noun, so it doesn't have verb forms.
Is the Thing term a metaphor?
"Thing" isn't inherently metaphorical but can be used in metaphorical expressions.
Which determiner is used with Thing?
Determiners like "this", "that", "every", "some" can be used with "thing".
What is the second form of Thing?
"Thing" doesn't have verb forms as it's a noun.
How is Thing used in a sentence?
"The most important thing is to stay positive."
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