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Thick

UK /["/θɪk/"]/US /["/θɪk/"]/

Definition

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

In simple words: Wide and heavy; not thin.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • stupid (2)
  • strong

Antonyms

  • thin
  • slim
  • narrow

Common mistakes

  • 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.