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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

have a thing en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (informal) To be in a casual or illicit romantic relationship.
    • Brad and Mary have a thing.
    • They had a thing, but it's over now.
    • They’ve got a thing.
  2. (informal) To have a crush on, or a soft spot for, someone or something.
    • I have a thing for ghost stories.
    • Brad has a thing for Mary.
  3. (informal) To have an issue, such as a hang-up.
    • He has a thing about not stepping on sidewalk cracks.
    • Don't ask Mary to drive you there, because she has a thing about highway driving. It sometimes gives her panic attacks.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
has a thing Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
having a thing Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
had a thing Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
had a thing Tense=Past lexicographic

Synonyms

have the hots for · have a thing going on · fancy