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item

/ˈaɪ.təm/noun, adverb2 syllables

Item means: a small part that can be considered separately from the whole.

Synonyms for item12

noun, as in a small part that can be considered separately from the whole

noun, as in an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

noun, as in a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

noun, as in an individual instance of a type of symbol

also used for item

subject, topic, couple, test, assessment question, article, object, thing

Includes material from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What does item mean?6

noun

1

a small part that can be considered separately from the whole“it was perfect in all details”

2

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole“several of the details are similar”

3

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list“he noticed an item in the New York Times”

4

an individual instance of a type of symbol“the word ‘error’ contains three tokens of ‘r’”

5

a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection“they reduced the price on many items”

adverb

1

(used when listing or enumerating items) also“a length of chain, item a hook”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Item in a sentence

  • Good sir, we would like to proffer this wonderful item for your consideration.mccarras
  • After you finish using an item, put it back in its designated place.Amastan
  • The more people buy a given item of merchandise, the higher its price.AlanF_US
  • If you equip an item marked 'Cursed', you will gain the 'cursed' status effect.sabretou
  • For a refund, you must return the item unopened.CM
  • In places where it snows a lot, kerosene is an indispensable item.pierrephi
  • In order to unveil the international language, each lexical item should be written separately.sacredceltic
  • If your character is overburdened, consider dropping or selling some items from your inventory.sabretou

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of item

as a noun

plural
items