thing - (Stuff is more physical but things relate to ideas or actions. stuff is uncountable noun, while thing is a countable noun. They really mean the same thing, however "too much stuff going on" is more informal than "too many things going on".)
stuff & thing
What is the difference between stuff(staff?) and thing?
- Good question!
stuff is very casual word that should only be used in conversation.
We often use it in place of things.
For example:
I have a lot of stuff to do today.
I have a lot of things to do today.
It can also be used at times when we can't use "things" for plural things.
What's all that stuff on the table for?
The basic nuance of stuff is things that the speaker feels is not that important or doesn't want to be too exact about.
Hope this helps.