thick
Describes something that has a large distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe liquids that are dense and do not flow easily, or things that grow closely together like hair or forest trees.
Exemplos
3 de 5She is reading a thick book about history.
She is reading a book with many pages.
The document was stored in a thick protective folder.
The paper was kept in a very wide and strong folder.
This milkshake is so thick I can't even use a straw!
The drink is very dense and hard to sip.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Thick' 'Brick'—both words rhyme and a brick is a very thick, solid object.
Quiz rápido
The winter coat is very ______, so I am very warm outside.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: thick
Exemplos
She is reading a thick book about history.
everydayShe is reading a book with many pages.
The document was stored in a thick protective folder.
formalThe paper was kept in a very wide and strong folder.
This milkshake is so thick I can't even use a straw!
informalThe drink is very dense and hard to sip.
The researchers measured a thick layer of sediment at the bottom of the lake.
academicThe scientists found a deep level of dirt under the water.
Our company policy manual is quite thick and contains all the rules.
businessThe office book has many pages and details.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
through thick and thin
to stay together in both good and bad times
thick-skinned
not easily upset by what people say
the plot thickens
a situation is becoming more interesting or difficult
Frequentemente confundido com
Fat is usually used for people or animals, while thick is used for objects, layers, or liquids.
Wide refers to horizontal distance (left to right), whereas thick refers to depth (front to back).
Notas de uso
Use 'thick' to describe physical objects like books and clothing, or to describe the consistency of food like soup or yogurt.
Erros comuns
Beginners often use 'fat' to describe a book or a slice of bread; you should use 'thick' for non-living objects.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Thick' 'Brick'—both words rhyme and a brick is a very thick, solid object.
Origem da palavra
From the Old English word 'thicce', which meant dense, viscous, or solid.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The winter coat is very ______, so I am very warm outside.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: thick
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