ITEM Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word item. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ITEM
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article | nounn | |||||||
noun • nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication • one of a class of artifacts • a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) • (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase verb • bind by a contract; especially for a training period | ||||||||
object | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon • the focus of cognitions or feelings • (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer verb • express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent • be averse to or express disapproval of | ||||||||
thing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a special situation • an action • a special abstraction • an artifact • an event • a vaguely specified concern • a statement regarded as an object • an entity that is not named specifically • any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence • a special objective • a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion • a separate and self-contained entity | ||||||||
component | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abstract part of something • something determined in relation to something that includes it • an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system | ||||||||
element | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abstract part of something • an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system • any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter • the most favorable environment for a plant or animal • one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe • the situation in which you are happiest and most effective • a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone | ||||||||
entity | nounn | |||||||
noun • that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) | ||||||||
material | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • derived from or composed of matter • directly relevant to a matter especially a law case • having material or physical form or substance • having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary noun • the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object • information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form • artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers • things needed for doing or making something • a person judged suitable for admission or employment adjective satellite • concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests • concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being | ||||||||
piece | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a separate part of a whole • an item that is an instance of some type • a portion of a natural object • a musical work that has been created • an instance of some kind • an artistic or literary composition • a portable gun • a serving that has been cut from a larger portion • a distance • a work of art of some artistic value • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a share of something • game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games verb • to join or unite the pieces of • create by putting components or members together • join during spinning • eat intermittently; take small bites of • repair by adding pieces | ||||||||
stuff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object • miscellaneous unspecified objects • informal terms for personal possessions • senseless talk • unspecified qualities required to do or be something • information in some unspecified form • a critically important or characteristic component verb • cram into a cavity • press or force • obstruct • overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself • treat with grease, fill, and prepare for mounting • fill tightly with a material • fill with a stuffing while cooking | ||||||||
unit | nounn | |||||||
noun • any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange • an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole • an organization regarded as part of a larger social group • a single undivided whole • a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else • an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity | ||||||||
detail | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole • a small part that can be considered separately from the whole • extended treatment of particulars • a crew of workers selected for a particular task • a temporary military unit verb • provide details for • assign to a specific task | ||||||||
point | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a geometric element that has position but no extension • the precise location of something; a spatially limited location • a brief version of the essential meaning of something • an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process • an instant of time • the object of an activity • a V shape • a very small circular shape • the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest • a promontory extending out into a large body of water • a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list • a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect • an outstanding characteristic • sharp end • any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass • a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch • one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan • a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations • a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer • the dot at the left of a decimal fraction • the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip • a distinguishing or individuating characteristic • the gun muzzle's direction • a wall socket • a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs verb • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • be oriented • direct into a position for use • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • be a signal for or a symptom of • sail close to the wind • mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics • mark with diacritics • mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes • be positionable in a specified manner • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle • give a point to • repair the joints of bricks | ||||||||
couple | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pair who associate with one another • a pair of people who live together • a small indefinite number • two items of the same kind • (physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines verb • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • link together • form a pair or pairs • engage in sexual intercourse | ||||||||
particular | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a fact about some part (as opposed to general) • a small part that can be considered separately from the whole • (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class adjective satellite • unique or specific to a person or thing or category • separate and distinct from others of the same group or category • surpassing what is common or usual or expected • first and most important • exacting especially about details • providing specific details or circumstances | ||||||||
subject | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the subject matter of a conversation or discussion • something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation • a branch of knowledge • some situation or event that is thought about • (grammar) one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the grammatical constituent about which something is predicated • a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation • a person who owes allegiance to that nation • (logic) the first term of a proposition adjective satellite • possibly accepting or permitting • being under the power or sovereignty of another or others • likely to be affected by something verb • cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to • make accountable for • make subservient; force to submit or subdue | ||||||||
token | nounn | |||||||
noun • an individual instance of a type of symbol • something serving as a sign of something else • a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines • something of sentimental value adjective satellite • insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal) | ||||||||
topic | nounn | |||||||
noun • the subject matter of a conversation or discussion • some situation or event that is thought about |