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thickly

thick
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [thik]
    • /θɪk/
    • /ˈθɪkli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thik]
    • /θɪk/

Definitions of thickly word

  • adjective thickly having relatively great extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thin: a thick slice. 1
  • adjective thickly measured, as specified, between opposite surfaces, from top to bottom, or in a direction perpendicular to that of the length and breadth; (of a solid having three general dimensions) measured across its smallest dimension: a board one inch thick. 1
  • adjective thickly composed of or containing objects, particles, etc., close together; dense: a thick fog; a thick forest. 1
  • adjective thickly filled, covered, or abounding (usually followed by with): tables thick with dust. 1
  • adjective thickly husky or hoarse; not distinctly articulated: The patient's speech is still quite thick. 1
  • adjective thickly markedly so (as specified): a thick German accent. 1
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Origin of thickly

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (adj. and adv.) Middle English thikke, Old English thicce; cognate with Dutch dik, German dick; akin to Old Norse thykkr (noun) Middle English, derivative of the adj.

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Parts of speech for Thickly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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thickly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

thickly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for thickly

adv thickly

  • darkly — so as to appear dark.
  • dejectedly — depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited: The dejected expression on the face of the loser spoiled my victory.
  • densely — having the component parts closely compacted together; crowded or compact: a dense forest; dense population.
  • gloomily — dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
  • hazily — characterized by the presence of haze; misty: hazy weather.

adverb thickly

  • closely — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
  • coarsely — composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
  • dingily — In a dingy manner.
  • duskily — In a dusky manner.
  • gruffly — low and harsh; hoarse: a gruff voice.
All 20 Synonyms of thickly

Top questions with thickly

  • why plains are thickly populated?
  • why are plains thickly populated?
  • why are the river plains thickly populated?

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