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thick

Pronunciation: [θɪk]

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Learn how to use thick in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “physical property”

(adjective) when something has a lot of width or density. If you picture a book with lots of pages or a big layer of icing on a cake, that's thick.

Example

The book was so thick that it took me a week to read it.

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The paper was not thick enough to use for drawing; it was too flimsy.

Example

How thick is that tree trunk?

Context: “consistency”

(adjective) when something is not thin; it is heavy and solid in texture. Think of a creamy soup or a heavy coat that keeps you warm.

Example

The soup was thick and delicious, perfect for a cold day.

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The juice was too thin and watery, not thick like I expected.

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Is the yogurt thick enough to eat with a spoon?

Context: “measurement”

(adjective) when something measures a lot in terms of how wide it is. If you think of a pencil, a thick pencil is much wider than a slim one.

Example

He chose a thick pencil because it was easier to hold.

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The lines drawn with a thick marker were too bold for my liking.

Example

Is this board thick or thin?

Context: “physical property”

(noun) the state of being thick, or a thick area or layer of something. Imagine a layer of fog that is so thick you can't see through it.

Example

The thick of the forest was home to many animals.

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The thinness of the paper made it tear easily, unlike the thick.

Example

What is the thick of the crowd like during the festival?

How to pronounce thick

Pronunciation: [θɪk]

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