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Something

/ˈsamθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

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noun
  1. 1

    An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

  2. 2

    An object whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g., from words of a song. Also used to refer to an object earlier indefinitely referred to as 'something' (pronoun sense).

verb
  1. 1

    Applied to an action whose name is forgotten by, unknown or unimportant to the user, e.g. from words of a song.

adjective
  1. 1

    Having a characteristic that the speaker cannot specify.

adverb
  1. 1

    (degree) Somewhat; to a degree.

    "The baby looks something like his father."

  2. 2

    (degree) To a high degree.

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WordDefinition
entitynounThat which has a distinct existence as an individual unit, often used for organizations which have no physical form.

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unableverbNot able; lacking a certain ability.
not able(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

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WordDefinition
entitynounThat which has a distinct existence as an individual unit, often used for organizations which have no physical form.
unbelievable(figuratively) Amazing, astonishing; so surprising that one is almost, or figuratively, unable to believe.
incredible(figurative) Amazing; astonishing; awe-inspiring.
somehowIn one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means
someonenounA partially specified but unnamed person.
nonenoun(chiefly American) A person without religious affiliation.
thingynoun(informal) A thing (used to refer to something vaguely or when one cannot recall or does not wish to mention its name).
nothingnounSomething trifling, or of no consequence or importance.
somewhatnounMore or less; a certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.
problemnounA difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
summat(England, especially Lancashire, Yorkshire, informal) Something (“to a degree”); somewhat.
differencenoun(uncountable) The quality of being different.
othernounThe other one; the second of two.
elsenoun(usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.
thatnoun(philosophy) Something being indicated that is there; one of those.
thisnoun(philosophy) Something being indicated that is here; one of these.
tricknounSomething designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
whatnoun(countable) The identity of a thing, as an answer to a question of what.
somewherenounIn an uncertain or unspecified location.
adventurenoun(uncountable) A feeling of desire for new and exciting things.

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