Item

missing items

The police arrived soon after the break-in and asked us to do our best to make a list of all the missing items.

essential items

During the emergency, people stocked up on essential items like food and candles.

main item

I think the main item on the agenda for this afternoon’s meeting is going to be the resignation of our secretary. I wonder why she’s leaving.

valuable items

Most modern hotels provide a safe in your room where you can keep valuable items. For a small charge they will keep more expensive items in the hotel safe at Reception.

important items

Please note that the most important items are listed in bold type in the booklet.

bulky items

Heavy and bulky items are expensive to transport by air. That’s why it’s cheaper using surface post.

next item

Now, let’s move on to the next item on the agenda.

faulty items

Our policy is to replace faulty items without question.

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Most people today see their PC just like a television set, a consumer item just like anything else in their home.

All items for the agenda for our next meeting must be with me at least one week in advance.

I remember when a fridge was considered a luxury item, but for most people today it’s a necessity.

Please note that this insurance policy doesn’t cover you for loss or damage to household items such as towels and bedding.

Old clock like this one have become collectors’ items because they are becoming increasingly rare.

Several items of clothing were found at the scene of the crime.

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each item

Can I pay for each item separately?

single item

For many people their house is their largest single item of expenditure.

particular item

That particular item is not for sale, I’m afraid.

individual items

Individual items of furniture have a price tag on them.

ten items

This checkout is for customers with ten items or less.

 

Notes

• Note that item can refer to a report on TV:

The 9 o’clock news carried an items about an old age pensioner who’d starved to death.

The program featured an item on one-parent families.

• Note the following expression:

The management cannot accept liability for items stolen from your car while it is in the car park.

• This is a common expression:

The customs official checked through contents of my suitcase, item by item.

• Note this common expressions using ‘of’:

What is the main item of jewellery worn by men.

A maximum of three items of clothing is allowed into the changing rooms.

The local museum has a number of items of great historical interest.