thick — having a large distance between opposite sides; not thin
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a large distance between opposite sides; not thin
Pronunciation (IPA): /θɪk/
Example Sentences
- My pizza slice is so thick, I need a crane to lift it!
- The fog was so thick that I hugged a lamp post thinking it was my friend.
- She has thick, beautiful hair.
thick
ADJECTIVE[/θɪk/]
having a large distance between opposite sides; not thin
having a large distance between opposite sides; not thin
A thick stick can't catch what's quick!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Thick derives from Old English 'thicce', which originated from the Common Germanic ancestor language. The word developed from the fundamental concept of 'having high density' and later expanded to encompass various related meanings including physical density, frequency, and closeness.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Old English 'thicce' to Modern English 'thick' through sound regularization. The root likely connects to Proto-Germanic *thik-, meaning 'dense' or 'concentrated', with the comparative and superlative forms ('thicker', 'thickest') formed through standard English morphological processes.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza slice is so thick, I need a crane to lift it!”
“The fog was so thick that I hugged a lamp post thinking it was my friend.”
“She has thick, beautiful hair.”
“The walls are thick enough to block out noise.”
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