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Synonyms for item

Most common

particular article object topic test couple token

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Particular

particular, detail, feature, circumstance, minute, point slang dated US

2. Object

article, object, thing

3. Topic — A matter for discussion in an agenda

topic, subject

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A matter for discussion in an agenda.

    The first item for discussion is the budget for next year's picnic.

  2. n. 2

    A distinct physical object.

    Tweezers are great for manipulating small items.

  3. n. 3

    An object that can be picked up for later use.

Forms

Plural
items → particulars, details, features, circumstances…

Example sentences

  • particular I mean students in general, but not in particular.
  • article It'll be two weeks before you receive the article.
  • object You have chosen me as an object of your amusement.
  • topic Politics was the main topic of their conversation.
  • test If he is absent, we will not have an English test.
  • couple Tom has been out of the office for a couple weeks.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
itemfalling
particularsteady
articlefalling
objectrising
topicrising
testfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
test1, unit2
5 letters
thing1, point1, stick1, topic2, token2
6 letters
couple2, minute2, detail2, object2
7 letters
article3, subject2, feature2
10 letters
particular4
12 letters
circumstance3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (unit2 = 2 syllables).