Thicker: meaning, definitions and examples

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thicker

 

[ หˆฮธษชkษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture description

Thicker refers to something that has a greater degree of thickness or density compared to another object. It is often used to describe substances such as liquids, materials, or even ideas that require more depth or substance.

Synonyms

denser, heavier, more substantial

Examples of usage

  • The soup is thicker than I expected.
  • She used a thicker paint for better coverage.
  • This book is thicker than the last one I read.
Context #2 | Adjective

comparative form

As a comparative form of 'thick', thicker is used to compare two or more items in terms of their thickness. It indicates that one item possesses more thickness than another.

Synonyms

bulkier, more compact, richer

Examples of usage

  • The walls of the new house are thicker than those of the old one.
  • This cable is thicker, making it more durable.
  • I prefer thicker slices of bread for my sandwiches.

Translations

Translations of the word "thicker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais espesso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคขเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dicker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih tebal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะฒัั‚ั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grubszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽšใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus รฉpais

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs grueso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha kalฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋‘๊บผ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุณู…ูƒู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tlustลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅŽš็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ debelejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพykkari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปั‹าฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฃแƒฉแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha qalฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs grueso

Etymology

The word 'thicker' is derived from the Old English term 'รพicce,' meaning thick or dense. This term has its roots in Germanic languages, where it is related to the Old High German 'dihhi' and the Dutch 'dik.' The use of 'thick' and its comparative form 'thicker' has evolved over centuries to describe not only physical dimensions but also abstract concepts, emphasizing a sense of density or richness. In various contexts, 'thicker' can apply to materials, fluids, and even social or communicative elements, signifying more weight or depth in a discussion.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,702 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.