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thicker

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈθɪkɝ// UK //θˈɪkɐ// thick·er

adj. having a larger distance between two sides than usual. You use this to describe things like heavy books, wide walls, or liquids that do not flow easily.

adj. having a relatively great distance between opposite sides or surfaces; also describes liquids with a high consistency or density. The comparative form of 'thick'.


SIMPLE

This winter coat is much thicker than my old one.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef simmered the sauce for another ten minutes until it became noticeably thicker and coated the spoon.

COMPLEX

As the hikers ascended into the higher altitudes, the fog grew thicker, eventually obscuring the trail markers and forcing the group to rely on their compasses.

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Comparative form; typically followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison between two objects.

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