thicker
word · lemma: thick
Definition
The comparative form of 'thick.' Having more distance between opposite sides, or having a denser consistency than something else being compared.
Usage & Nuances
'Thicker' can describe physical dimensions (thicker walls), liquid consistency (thicker soup), density of growth (thicker hair/forest), or even accents ('his accent got thicker'). The idiom 'blood is thicker than water' means family bonds are stronger than other ties. 'Thick as thieves' means very close friends.
Example Sentences
Add more flour to make the sauce thicker.
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You should wear a thicker jacket — it's very cold outside.
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The fog grew thicker as we drove closer to the coast, and visibility dropped to almost nothing.
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After months of treatment, her hair is growing back thicker and healthier than before.
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Blood is thicker than water, so she dropped everything to help her brother through the crisis.
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This book is much thicker than the one I read last week.
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