something

/ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/

SɅM · θɪŋ (2 syllables)

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Definition

An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing.

Etymology

From Middle English somþyng, some-thing, som thing, sum thinge, sum þinge, from Old English sum þing (literally “some thing”), equivalent to some + thing. Compare Old English āwiht (“something”, literally “some thing, any thing”), Swedish någonting (“something”, literally “some thing, any thing”).

Example Sentences

  • "I must have forgotten to pack something, but I can't think what."
  • "I have something for you in my bag."
  • "I have a feeling something good is going to happen today."
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