Synonyms for

Item

Verb / ˈaɪtʌm / Another word for item — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An individual thing among others in a larger group; a detail or piece of information.

Synonyms & similar words

particular point detail token object thing article piece part component element unit detail point fact particular specific particularity feature characteristic attribute quality trait aspect

Synonyms by register

Formal

article component element unit

Informal

thing object piece bit

Literary

trinket bauble curio

Antonyms

whole entity aggregate totality mass bulk

Common collocations

  • list item
  • item number
  • item of clothing
  • food item
  • key item
  • personal item
  • lost item
  • new item

Word family

noun item
verb itemize
adjective itemized

Usage note

Often used in lists or inventories to refer to a single distinct object or entry. Can also refer to a news report or a point in a discussion.

Example sentences

  1. I need to buy an item for school today.
  2. The store has a lot of items to choose from.
  3. He found an old item in his attic.
  4. Can you please pass me the item on the table?
  5. My mom added an item to our grocery list.

Quotes

  • In matters of conscience, the law of majority has no place. Mahatma Gandhi
  • Get the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats. Jim Collins
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Franklin D. Roosevelt

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