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adverb \ˈī-ˌtem, ˈī-təm\Definition of ITEM
: and in addition : also —used to introduce each article in a list or enumeration
Origin of ITEM
Middle English, from Latin, from ita thus
First Known Use: 14th century
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noun \ˈī-təm\Definition of ITEM
2
: a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series : article
3
: an object of attention, concern, or interest
4
: a separate piece of news or information
5
: a couple in a romantic or sexual relationship
See Examples of ITEM
- There are several items for sale.
- I need to buy a few household items like soap.
- He always orders the most expensive item on the menu.
- There are a lot of items on our agenda tonight, so let's start the meeting.
- I saw an item in today's paper about the mayor's campaign plans.
First Known Use of ITEM
1561
Related to ITEM
- Synonyms
- detail, particular, point
Synonym Discussion of ITEM
item, detail, particular mean one of the distinct parts of a whole. item applies to each thing specified separately in a list or in a group of things that might be listed or enumerated <every item on the list>. detail applies to one of the small component parts of a larger whole such as a task, building, painting, narration, or process <leave the details to others>. particular stresses the smallness, singleness, and especially the concreteness of a detail or item <a description that included few particulars>.
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transitive verb \ˈī-təm\Definition of ITEM
2
archaic : to set down the particular details of
First Known Use of ITEM
1601
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