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Something vs Some thing

Both "something" and "some thing" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Something" is a single word used to refer to an unspecified thing or action. "Some thing" is two words used when emphasizing the word "thing" or when referring to a specific thing among others.

Last updated: March 17, 2024

Something

This is a correct single word used to refer to an unspecified thing or action.

Use "something" as a single word to refer to an unspecified thing or action. It is commonly used in everyday English.

Examples:

  • I need something to eat.
  • There's something strange about that house.
  • She said something important.
  • Do you want something to drink?
  • He found something interesting in the book.

Alternatives:

  • anything
  • nothing
  • everything
  • something else
  • something new

Some thing

This is correct when emphasizing the word "thing" or when referring to a specific thing among others.

Use "some thing" as two words when you want to emphasize the word "thing" or when referring to a specific thing among others. It is less common than using "something" as a single word.

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