Items — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈī-təm/

Meaning & Definition of Items

Items (verb)

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

Items (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
  4. an item whose rarity or excellence makes it especially worth collecting; broadly, collectible
  5. an appropriation that is itemized on a separate line in a budget

Items (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: details, particulars, points
    related: articles, belongings, objects, stuff, things, characteristics, components, constituents, elements, factors, features, members, ingredients, divisions, particles, partitions, pieces, portions, sections, segments
    near: aggregates, composites, compounds, conglomerates, entireties, summations, sums, totalities, totals, wholes

Related Entry: Item (noun)

Item is a different word from Items. The synonyms below are for item, not for items.

  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 items (noun)

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

  1. as in collectibles

    similar: collectibles, conversation pieces, keepsakes, mementos, souvenirs, figurines, objets d'art, ornaments, bagatelles, trifles, bijouteries, bric-a-brac, gimcrackeries, trinketries, trumperies, virtus, baubles, bibelots, curios, curiosities, doodads, gauds, gewgaws, gimcracks, kickshaws, knickknacks, novelties, ornamentals, tchotchkes, trinkets

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Items

The most common words with a similar meaning to Items:

details, particulars, points

Related Words for Items

articles, belongings, objects, stuff, things, characteristics, components, constituents, elements, factors, features, members, ingredients, divisions, particles, partitions, pieces, portions, sections, segments

Near Antonyms of Items

aggregates, composites, compounds, conglomerates, entireties, summations, sums, totalities, totals, wholes

Word Forms of Items

Inflections: itemed, iteming

Derived words: line-item (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Items

First known use: 1601

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Items

Frequently Asked Questions about Items

What does "Items" mean?

"Items" means compute, reckon. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: compute, reckon.

What is another word for "Items"?

Other words for "Items" include details, particulars and points. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Items" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Items"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Items". Common alternatives include details, particulars and points.

How do you use "Items" in a sentence?

Examples of "Items" in a sentence: "they remembered to buy all the items on their grocery list except cereal".

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

"Items" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

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

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Items"?

"Items" is pronounced /ˈī-təm/.

What is the origin of the word "Items"?

First known use: 1601.