something
/ˈsamθɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
- An object whose nature is yet to be defined.
- An object whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g., from words of a song. Also used to refer to an object earlier indefinitely referred to as 'something' (pronoun sense).
- Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.
- Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.
- (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.
- (degree) To a high degree.
- An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.
- (of someone or something) A quality to a moderate degree.
- (of a person) A talent or quality that is difficult to specify.
- (often with really or quite) Somebody who or something that is superlative or notable in some way.
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