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Synonyms for thread

Most common

topic wire yarn filament ribbon

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A cord formed by spinning or twisting together textile fibers or filaments into one or more continuous strands, typically used in needlework.

Forms

Plural
threads → strings, topics, lines, yarns…

Example sentences

  • topic Politics was the main topic of their conversation.
  • wire The building is surrounded by a barbed wire fence.
  • yarn This yarn will give the garment a softer texture.
  • filament You can see the filament inside the light bulb.
  • ribbon The Ribbon of Saint George is a symbol of fascism.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
threadrising
topicrising
wirefalling
yarnfalling
filamentfalling
ribbonrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
run1
4 letters
line1, wire2, cord1, yarn1
5 letters
topic2, fiber2, fibre2, tenor2
6 letters
course1, string1, ribbon2
8 letters
filament3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (wire2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

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Italiano
filo
Español
hilo
Deutsch
Faden
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