Item — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adverb verb /ˈī-təm/ (noun) /ˈī-ˌtem/ (adverb)

Meaning & Definition of Item

Item (noun)

  1. a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series, article
  2. an object of attention, concern, or interest
  3. a separate piece of news or information

Item (adverb)

  1. and in addition, also —used to introduce each article in a list or enumeration

Item (verb)

  1. compute, reckon
  2. to set down the particular details of

Item (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a separate part in a list, account, or series

    "they remembered to buy all the items on their grocery list except cereal"

    similar: detail, particular, point
    related: article, belonging, object, stuff, thing, characteristic, component, constituent, element, factor, feature, member, ingredient, division, particle, partition, piece, portion, section, segment
    near: aggregate, composite, compound, conglomerate, entirety, sum, summation, total, totality, whole

  2. a report of recent events or facts not previously known

    "our next item is about the blizzard blanketing the East Coast"

    similar: 411 (slang), advice(s), gen (chiefly British), info, information, intelligence, news, story, tidings, uncos (chiefly Scottish), word
    related: announcement, bulletin, communication, correspondence, dispatch, message, reportage, dope, lowdown, scoop, tidbit, tip, gossip, rumor, tale, tattle, feedback, disinformation, propaganda

Related Entry: Collector's item (noun)

Collector's item is a different word from Item. The synonyms below are for collector's item, not for item.

  1. as in collectible

    similar: collectible, conversation piece, keepsake, memento, souvenir, figurine, objet d'art, ornament, bagatelle, trifle, bijouterie, bric-a-brac, gimcrackery, trinketry, trumpery, virtu, bauble, bibelot, curio, curiosity, doodad, gaud, gewgaw, gimcrack, kickshaw, knickknack, novelty, ornamental, tchotchke, trinket

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Item

The most common words with a similar meaning to Item:

Slang: 411
Chiefly British: gen
Chiefly Scottish: uncos
detail, particular, point, advice(s), info, information, intelligence, news, story, tidings, word

Related Words for Item

article, belonging, object, stuff, thing, characteristic, component, constituent, element, factor, feature, member, ingredient, division, particle, partition, piece, portion, section, segment, announcement, bulletin, communication, correspondence, dispatch, message, reportage, dope, lowdown, scoop

Near Antonyms of Item

aggregate, composite, compound, conglomerate, entirety, sum, summation, total, totality, whole

Word Forms of Item

Inflections: itemed, iteming, items

Origin & Etymology of Item

Middle English, from Latin, from ita thus

First known use: 1561

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Item

Words & Phrases Containing Item

collector's item, line item, line-item veto

Frequently Asked Questions about Item

What does "Item" mean?

"Item" means a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series, article. As an a noun, an adverb and a verb, it is defined as: a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series, article. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Item"?

Other words for "Item" include detail, particular, point, 411, advice(s), gen, info and information. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Item" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Item"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Item". Common alternatives include detail, particular, point, 411, advice(s), gen, info, information, intelligence and news.

How do you use "Item" in a sentence?

Examples of "Item" in a sentence: "they remembered to buy all the items on their grocery list except cereal"; "our next item is about the blizzard blanketing the East Coast".

Is "Item" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Item" can be used as a noun, an adverb and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Item" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Item" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Item"?

"Item" is pronounced /ˈī-təm/ as a noun and /ˈī-ˌtem/ as an adverb.

What is the origin of the word "Item"?

"Item" comes from Middle English, from Latin, from ita thus. First known use: 1561.