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Antonyms for items

Grammar : Noun
Spell : noun, verb ahy-tuhm; adverb ahy-tem
Phonetic Transcription : noun, verb ˈaɪ təm; adverb ˈaɪ tɛm

Definition of items

Origin :
  • late 14c. (adv.) "moreover, in addition," from Latin item (adv.) "likewise, just so, moreover," used to introduce a new fact or statement, probably from ita "thus," id "it" (see id) + adverbial ending -tem (cf. idem "the same"). Thus "a statement or maxim" (of the kind formerly introduced by the word item), first recorded 1560s. Meaning "detail of information" (especially in a newspaper) is from 1819; item "sexually linked unmarried couple" is 1970, probably from notion of being an item in the gossip columns. Noun sense of "an article of any kind" (1570s) developed from adverbial sense of "moreover, in addition," which was used before every article in a list (such as an inventory or bill).
  • noun part, article
Example sentences :
  • He noted the direction of Andrew's eyes while he jotted down the items.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • "This is obviously a conundrum," said Yates, ticking off the items on his four fingers.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • Here follow eighteen items, only one of which, the third, is of interest.
  • Extract from : « Albert Durer » by T. Sturge Moore
  • The items, with the exception of the last two, seem to explain themselves.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • In this same connection may be named other items of folklore related by Mr. Dyer.
  • Extract from : « Storyology » by Benjamin Taylor
  • Then Mathieu added up the items: "That makes sixty-two francs," said he.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • The number of items which that woman wished included in her bill was surprising.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • With boundless relief Roma turned to the other items of intelligence.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • Was he told what items he had to find, or did he make a general search?
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • "Man spoke," "Woman sang," "Man prayed," and so on for no less than fourteen items.
  • Extract from : « Whittier-land » by Samuel T. Pickard

Synonyms for items

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