Something

Definition

The term "something" refers to an unspecified or unknown thing. It is used to denote an object, idea, or action whose exact nature is not known or stated.

Parts of Speech

• Pronoun
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ/, /ˈsʌmˌθɪn/
• Respelling: SUM-thing, SUM-thin

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ/, /ˈsʌmˌθɪn/
• Respelling: SUM-thing, SUM-thin

Etymology

The word "something" comes from Old English "sum þing," meaning "some thing." It evolved over time through Middle English to its current form, combining "some," referring to an unspecified quantity, and "thing," referring to an object or concept.

Derivatives

• Somethings (plural noun, informal)
• Somethingness (noun)
• Somewhat (adverb)
• Somewhere (adverb)
• Somehow (adverb)

Synonyms

• Thing
• Object
• Entity

Antonyms

• Nothing
• None
• Void

Usage

The term "something" is used in various contexts to refer to an unspecified or unknown thing. For example: "I need something to drink," or "She felt something strange in the air."

Related Terms

• Anything: Used to refer to any object, event, or matter.
• Nothing: Used to refer to the absence of anything.
• Everything: Used to refer to all things collectively.

Detailed Definitions

Pronoun

• An unspecified thing: Refers to an object or idea that is not clearly identified.
  • Example: "I know something is wrong, but I can’t figure out what."

Noun

• A thing of significance: Refers to an object, concept, or idea that has value or importance.
  • Example: "This artwork is something truly special."