A2adjective 2K

Thick

🇬🇧 UK /["/θɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/θɪk/"]/

Meaning of Thick

having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal

In simple words: Wide and heavy; not thin.

Thick in a sentence

• The book had thick pages that felt luxurious.
• He wore a thick sweater to keep warm in the winter.
• The fog was so thick that we could barely see the road.
• She spread a thick layer of butter on her toast.
• The walls of the old castle were thick and made of stone.

How to use Thick

Use 'thick' to describe objects like books or liquids. In a casual context, it can also refer to a person's body shape, but be careful as it might be considered rude in some situations.

Grammar pattern

thick + object

Memory hint

Think of thick pancakes stacked high—totally opposite of thin.

Related words

Collocations with Thick

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• be
• look
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• with

Synonyms for Thick

• stupid (2)
• strong

Opposites of Thick

• thin
• slim
• narrow

Common mistakes with Thick

• Confused with 'thin' — using it to describe something that is not heavy.
• Incorrect use in context, e.g., 'thick' cannot describe abstract qualities like ideas.

Frequently asked questions about Thick

What does Thick mean?

Wide and heavy; not thin.

What is the definition of Thick?

having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal

How do you use Thick in a sentence?

The book had thick pages that felt luxurious.

Can you give another example of Thick?

He wore a thick sweater to keep warm in the winter.

What are synonyms for Thick?

Common alternatives include stupid (2), strong.

What is the opposite of Thick?

Opposite meanings include thin, slim, narrow.

What words go with Thick?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, with.

What are common mistakes when using Thick?

Confused with 'thin' — using it to describe something that is not heavy. Incorrect use in context, e.g., 'thick' cannot describe abstract qualities like ideas.

How do you pronounce Thick?

US: /["/θɪk/"]/, UK: /["/θɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Thick?

Use 'thick' to describe objects like books or liquids. In a casual context, it can also refer to a person's body shape, but be careful as it might be considered rude in some situations.

What CEFR level is Thick?

"Thick" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.