sth
Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Grammar and Dictionary
| Stands for | Something |
|---|---|
| Categories | Writing & Everyday |
sth stands for Something, a grammar and dictionary abbreviation.
Represents any thing or idea in the patterns given by learner's dictionaries, such as "get rid of sth" or "take sth for granted." It shows where an object must appear when the phrase is used.
Example: take sth for granted: to fail to appreciate something because it is always available
Usage notes
Paired with sb (somebody), it lets dictionaries show grammar compactly, as in "lend sb sth" for a verb with two objects. Some learner materials use smth or s.th. instead. In any formal writing, the full word must be used.