Synonyms for something

Grammar : Noun

Spell : suhm-thing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ

Définition of something

Origin : Old English sum þinge; see some + thing. Hyphenated from c.1300; one word from 17c. Formerly common as an adverb (e.g. something like). Meaning "some liquor, food, etc." is from 1570s. Meaning "a thing worthy of consideration" is from 1580s; emphatic form something else is from 1909. Phrase something for nothing is from 1869. To make something of is from 1778.

noun entity

Example sentences :

And he had hoped so cheerfully all the time to do something.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Did he tell you how to make a lovely asparagus short-cake or something?
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

"Looks as if there were something doing there," said Percival, as they drove off the wharf.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

He decided, too, that he could think better with something mechanical to occupy his hands.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

If you think it is I'll tell you something that isn't: Avice practically refused him.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

"He will look for me, and seem bewildered, as if something were lost," replied Philothea.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

"When we are in Athens, I will show you something more beautiful than these," said Pericles.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Or, if I'd only got tied up in some way for a few weeks—something I could tide over.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

If the worst came, he could go West with the family and learn how to do something.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

"I've got something to do pretty quick," thought Robert, with satisfaction.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Antonyms for something

nothing

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