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item
[ noun verb ahy-tuhm; adverb ahy-tem ]
noun
- a separate article or particular:
50 items on the list.
Synonyms: , ,
- a separate piece of information or news, as a short piece in a newspaper or broadcast.
- Slang. something suitable for a news paragraph or as a topic of gossip, especially something that is sensational or scandalous:
The bandleader and the new female singer are an item.
- a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter I.
- an admonition or warning.
- Older Use. an intimation or hint.
adverb
- also; likewise (used especially to introduce each article or statement in a list or series).
verb (used with object)
- to set down or enter as an item, or by or in items.
- to make a note of.
item
noun
- a thing or unit, esp included in a list or collection
- accounting an entry in an account
- a piece of information, detail, or note
a news item
- informal.two people having a romantic or sexual relationship
verb
- tr an archaic word for itemize
adverb
- likewise; also
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·t noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of item1
Word History and Origins
Origin of item1
Example Sentences
But after he bought it, he noticed similar items in the vehicle.
But it told another that if people have already received an email telling them an item is ready to be collecting, they should be able to go in-store and pick it up.
These companies have flooded the U.S. with low-cost items by exploiting a trade policy that exempts shipments under $800 from duties.
Babe Ruth's "called shot" jersey, sold for $24m in August, remains the most expensive match-worn item of sports memorabilia sold at auction.
Perth Sheriff Court heard that he was struggling to cope with life outside of prison and had stolen the items to have a blow-out prior to his return to jail.
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