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thick

adjective

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Meaning

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Having a large distance between two opposite sides; dense or viscous.

Example Sentence

The fog was so thick that we could barely see the road ahead.

Usage Note

Used to describe objects with a large width or depth, liquids that are not watery, or situations like fog or crowds that are dense and hard to move through.

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