English · Adjectives

thicker

/ˈθɪkər/

[/ˈθɪkər/]

comparative of thick

Beginneradjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'thick'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more thick than the other.

Example

This book is thicker than that one.

This book is thicker than that one.

Etymology

From 'thick' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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