thicker
ˈθɪkər
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Definition of thicker - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
dimensionhaving a larger distance between opposite sides
  • The book is thicker than the magazine.
broader deeper
2.
densitymore dense or concentrated
  • The fog is thicker in the morning.
compact concentrated denser
3.
visibilitydifficult to see through
  • The smoke is thicker near the fire.
opaque
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Expressions with thicker

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family ties and loyalty are stronger than other relationships
Blood is thicker than water, so help your siblings first.
become less sensitive to criticism or rejection
She needs to grow a thicker skin to handle the feedback.

Origin of thicker

Old English, thick (dense) + er (more)

Terms with thicker included in their meaning

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typography
shown with thicker darker letters to stand out from other text
typography
using letters with thicker darker lines than the surrounding text
concentrate
make a liquid thicker by boiling
cooking
substance used to make liquids thicker
cooking
make a liquid thicker by boiling
text style
text that is darker and thicker than normal
enhancement
cause to be thicker or more bulky
physical growth
become thicker or more bulky

Examples of thicker in a sentence

  • The walls of the new house are thicker.
  • The soup became thicker as it simmered.
  • The crowd grew thicker as the concert time approached.
  • The fog is thicker in the morning.
  • The paint looks thicker after the second coat.

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  1. French:plus épais, plus dense, ...
  2. German:dicker, dichter, ...
  3. Italian:più spesso, più denso, ...
  4. Spanish:más grueso, más denso, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais grosso, mais denso, ...
  6. Chinese:更厚, 更浓, ...
  7. Japanese:より厚い, より濃い, ...
  8. Arabic:أَسْمَك, كَثِيف, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָבֶה יוֹתֵר, צָפוּף יוֹתֵר, ...
  10. Russian:более толстый, более густой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:товстіший, густіший, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक मोटा, अधिक सघन, ...
thick
θɪk

Definition of thick - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
dimensionhaving a large distance between opposite sides
  • The book is very thick.
broad deep wide
2.
densityclosely packed together
  • The forest was thick with trees.
compact dense

Noun

1.
intensitythe most active or intense part of an event
  • During the thick of the battle, noise and chaos were everywhere..
climax peak
2.
vegetationRaredense group of trees or bushesRare
  • They got lost in the thick.
copse grove thicket
3.
foolishnessRareUKfoolish or stupid personRareUK
  • Don't be such a thick.
dunce simpleton

Adverb

1.
densityin a dense or compact manner
  • The fog lay thick over the city.
compactly densely
2.
frequencyfrequently or in large numbers
  • The questions came thick and fast during the interview.
frequently often
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  • thick: dense group of trees or bushes
    dense group of trees or bushes

Expressions with thick

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ability to endure criticism without being offended
She has thick skin and doesn't mind the feedback.
person who is stubborn
She has a thick skull and won't change her mind easily.
swollen ear from being hit
He got a thick ear after the fight.
not smart or quick to understand
He's nice but a bit thick upstairs.
slightly stupid or slow to understand
He can be a bit thick when it comes to math.
become less affected by criticism or negative comments
Over time, she learned to develop a thick skin in her profession.

Origin of thick

Old English, thicke (dense)

Examples of thick in a sentence

  • She wore a thick sweater to keep warm.
  • The air was thick with tension during the meeting.
  • The soup was thick with vegetables and herbs.
  • She can be quite thick about simple things.
  • Don't be thick; it's an easy question.
  • The smoke was so thick it was hard to breathe.

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  1. French:épais, cœur, ...
  2. German:dick, Höhepunkt, ...
  3. Italian:spesso, culmine, ...
  4. Spanish:grueso, pleno, ...
  5. Portuguese:grosso, pico, ...
  6. Chinese:厚的, 激烈部分, ...
  7. Japanese:厚い, 激しい部分, ...
  8. Arabic:سَمِيك, ذِرْوَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָבֶה, שִׂיא, ...
  10. Russian:толстый, интенсивная часть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:товстий, інтенсивна частина, ...
  12. Hindi:मोटा, तीव्र हिस्सा, ...

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