threadlike — resembling or having the characteristics of a thread; very thin and long
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: resembling or having the characteristics of a thread; very thin and long
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθredˌlaɪk/
Example Sentences
- The pasta was so overcooked it became threadlike and mushy.
- Scientists observed threadlike bacteria under the microscope.
- Her threadlike hair was so fine it seemed to disappear in sunlight.
threadlike
ADJECTIVE[/ˈθredˌlaɪk/]
resembling or having the characteristics of a thread; very thin and long
💡 Concept
resembling or having the characteristics of a thread; very thin and long
🎵 Rhyme
These threadlike nerves look alike, yet some we dislike!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈθredˌlaɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈθredˌlaɪk/
🌳Etymology
Rootthread
Suffix--like
🎵Rhyme
alikedislikeunlike
alike
dislike
unlike
🔗Collocations
threadlike fibers
threadlike roots
threadlike appearance
threadlike structures
threadlike filaments
threadlike extensions
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The pasta was so overcooked it became threadlike and mushy.”
“Scientists observed threadlike bacteria under the microscope.”
“Her threadlike hair was so fine it seemed to disappear in sunlight.”
“The plant's threadlike tendrils wrapped around the fence.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
thinfineslenderstringywispy
Antonyms
thickbulkywide
Related
threadfiberfilamentstrandstring
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