threads
word · lemma: thread
Definition
'Threads' can mean thin pieces of material like string, or a series of connected messages or conversations online, such as in forums or social media.
Usage & Nuances
Plural 'threads' is used for sewing/material, and for multiple online conversation topics. In forums or apps, a 'thread' is a chain of replies. Informal: 'threads' can also mean someone's clothes (slang, rare). Don't confuse with 'threats' (danger).
Spanish: hilos - conversaciones (en foros/redes)Portuguese (BR): fios - tópicos (em fóruns/rede social)Portuguese (PT): fios - tópicos (em fóruns/rede social)Chinese (Simplified): 线 - 话题(网络)Chinese (Traditional): 線 - 主題(網路)Hindi: धागे - चर्चाएँ (फोरम/सोशल मीडिया)Arabic: خيوط - مواضيع (منتديات/شبكات اجتماعية)Bengali: ধাগা - আলোচনা (অনলাইন)Russian: нитки - темы (на форуме)Japanese: 糸 - スレッド (掲示板)Vietnamese: sợi chỉ - chủ đề (trên diễn đàn/mạng xã hội)Korean: 실 - 스레드(온라인 대화)Turkish: iplikler - başlıklar (forumda/sohbette)Urdu: دھاگے - سلسلے (آن لائن بات چیت/فورم)Indonesian: benang - utas (forum/obrolan online)
Example Sentences
Can you see the threads in this shirt?
basic
I started two threads on the forum today.
basic
Don’t pull the loose threads on your sweater.
basic
Did you read any good threads about travel lately?
natural
All the interesting threads online get hundreds of replies.
natural
There are a few loose threads on the hem; I can fix them.
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