Simple meaning
What does Thread mean?
Thread means a thin string used with cloth.
Dictionary definition
A thin strand used in fabric and sewing.
Example sentences
Thread in a sentence
easy
The story used thread to describe what a character was wearing.
medium
In class, we discussed how thread changes the meaning of a description.
hard
The passage gave visual details, and thread helped readers picture the scene.
Synonyms
Words like Thread
itemUse for a thing or piece in a set.
appearanceUse for how something looks.
Antonyms
Opposite words
uncoveredUse when clothing or covering is not present.
plainUse for not decorative or detailed.
Word family
Thread word family
Base word
thread
noun
threads
Plural form of thread when used as a countable noun.
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What does thread mean?
Thread means thread means a thin string used with cloth.
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