item
noun · verb · adverb
Simple meaning
An object that can be picked up for later use.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈaɪtəm
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Definition
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noun
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An object that can be picked up for later use.
A distinct physical object.
A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.
A matter for discussion in an agenda.
A short article in a newspaper.
informal
Two people who are having a romantic or sexual relationship with each other.
verb
transitive
To make a note of.
adverb
Likewise
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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More ways to use item
- “He noticed an item in the New York Times.”noun
- “They reduced the price on many items.”noun
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An item in an appropriation bill.
An item in a newspaper.
One of the items to be considered.
The expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance).
The outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection.
An item listed in an inventory.
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Synonyms
Sense: object that can be picked up for later use
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