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thicker

/ˈθɪkər/

Meanings
adjective
Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.

Examples :

"The carpenter chose a thicker piece of wood for the table legs to make them stronger. "
appearance quality

Related Words

Illustration relatively

relatively adverb

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]

Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

Illustration voluptuous

voluptuous adjective

/vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs/

Suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.

"The plentiful blankets and the voluptuous pillows of the bed called out to my tired body."

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration undergrowth

undergrowth noun

/ˈʌndərˌɡroʊθ/ /ˈʌndərˌɡroʊθ θ/

The plants in a forest which only reach a relatively low height (such as shrubs and bushes).

"The lost keys were hidden deep in the tangled undergrowth near the park bench. "

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration troublesome

troublesome adjective

/ˈtɹʌbl̩səm/

Causing trouble or anxiety

"The computer has been very troublesome for me. It never works when I need to use it."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration assignment

assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration accentuated

accentuated verb

/əkˈsɛntʃueɪtɪd/ /ˈæksɛntʃueɪtɪd/

To pronounce with an accent or vocal stress.

"The teacher accentuated the importance of completing homework on time. "

Illustration consistency

consistency noun

/kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /kənˈsɪstənsi/

Local coherence.

"The teacher praised the student for the consistency in his homework, noticing how each assignment demonstrated a clear understanding of the material. "

Illustration impenetrable

impenetrable adjective

/ɪmˈpɛnətɹəbəl/

Not penetrable.

"The fortress is impenetrable, so it cannot be taken."

Illustration unreasonable

unreasonable adjective

/ʌnˈɹiːz(ə)nəbl̩/

Without the ability to reason; unreasoning.

"The dog barked incessantly at the mailman, an unreasonable display of fear. "