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thick

 
 
pronunciation:
thIk
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: thicker, thickest
definition 1: large from one side of a surface to the other side; not thin.
These boots have thick soles.
synonyms:
fat
similar words:
big, broad, deep, wide
definition 2: measured from one side to the other.
The wall is six inches thick.
synonyms:
deep
similar words:
broad, wide
definition 3: having parts that are very close to each other.
We walked slowly through the thick forest.
antonyms:
thin
similar words:
close, compact
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derivations: thickish (adj.), thickly (adv.)
Word Builder: thick +
  • thicken:
    to make thick or thicker.
  • thickness:
    a layer of something.
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