thicker
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.having a larger distance between two sides than something else.
adj.denoting a greater measurement between opposite surfaces or a larger diameter than a reference object.
Simple“You should wear a thicker coat because it is snowing outside.”
In context“The architect specified a thicker grade of glass for the ground-floor windows to improve both insulation and security against potential intruders.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.describing a liquid that is more solid or flows more slowly.
adj.referring to a fluid with higher viscosity or a more dense consistency.
Simple“The sauce became thicker after I let it cook for ten more minutes.”
In context“By reducing the stock over a high flame, the chef achieved a much thicker consistency that coated the back of a spoon perfectly.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having more things or people close together in one place.
adj.characterised by a higher density or concentration of constituent elements.
Simple“The forest grew thicker as we walked further away from the path.”
In context“As the humidity rose, the fog became noticeably thicker, reducing visibility to less than ten metres for the approaching vessels.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
adv.in a way that creates a deeper or more crowded layer.
adv.the comparative adverbial form, indicating a more dense or frequent distribution.
Simple“The snow began to fall thicker and faster as night approached.”
In context“The paint must be applied thicker on the exterior surfaces to ensure the wood is fully protected from the coastal salt air.”
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