Master confusing words with ease
Something vs. Some thing
Something
/ˈsʌmθɪŋ/Examples:
Something - and yet there have been disappointments .'I am afraid I can not Something quite ordinary.''Come in,' he said, 'I want to tell you something more.'
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Some thing
/ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Something is a single word that refers to an unspecified object, action, or idea.
- Some thing is two separate words and is used to emphasize a particular item or aspect, where thing is more specific.
- Remember that something is a compound word for general use, while some thing highlights a particular entity.
- When in doubt, use something for broad references and reserve some thing for specific emphasis in casual conversation.
- The context can guide you: Tell me something interesting. versus There is some thing in your bag.
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