What does THICK mean?

Thick

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having a relatively great extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thin.

Pronunciation (US): /θɪk/

Pronunciation (UK): /θɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "thick" has been used in English since the 12th century, and it comes from the Old English word "thicce." It is a common word that is used to describe the width or depth of an object or substance. It can also be used to describe a person who is not very smart or is slow to understand.

Synonyms: Chunky, fat, heavy, dense, solid, substantial.

Related Words: Brick, quick, trick, stick, kick.

Example Sentences:

• The soup was too thick to eat.
• She has thick hair that is difficult to manage.
• He was so thick that he couldn understand the simplest things.
• The fog was so thick that it was hard to see anything.