thread
word
/ˈθɹɛd/
thred
/θɹˈɛd/
thred
Definition
A thin string of cotton, wool, or other fiber used for sewing; also, a series of messages or comments on the same topic online.
Usage & Nuances
'Thread' is both a physical object (for sewing) and a metaphor for connections. In online contexts, it means a chain of related posts or emails. Common collocations: 'needle and thread', 'discussion thread'. Not to be confused with 'threat' (danger).
Spanish: hilo - hebra - hilo (internet)Portuguese (BR): fio - linha (de costura) - tópico (internet)Portuguese (PT): fio - linha (de costura) - tópico (internet)Chinese (Simplified): 线 - 线索 - 帖子串（网络）Chinese (Traditional): 線 - 線索 - 討論串（網路）Hindi: धागा - सूत्र (इंटरनेट चर्चा)Arabic: خيط - موضوع (منتدى الإنترنت)Bengali: সুতা - সূত্র (অনলাইন আলোচনা)Russian: нитка - нить (переписки)Japanese: 糸 - スレッド (掲示板)Vietnamese: chỉ - chuỗi thảo luận (trên mạng)Korean: 실 - (온라인) 스레드Turkish: iplik - ileti dizisi (internet/forum)Urdu: دھاگا - سلسلہ (آن لائن مکالمہ)Indonesian: benang - utas (forum/online)
Example Sentences
She put a thread through the needle.
basic
The spider spun a thread across the window.
basic
I followed the conversation in the online thread.
basic
There's a thread on the forum about this exact problem.
natural
Can you cut me a piece of red thread?
natural
I lost the thread of what he was saying halfway through.
natural