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thickening

The word “thickening” has 3 syllables: thick-en-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈθɪk.ə.nɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “thickening” has 88 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

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Synonyms for thickening

Antonyms for thickening

Meanings of thickening

  • verb
    1. To make thicker (in the sense of wider).
    2. To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
    3. To become thicker (in the sense of wider).
    4. To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
    5. To strengthen; to confirm.
    6. To make more frequent.
  • noun
    1. The process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous.
    2. A substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce.
    3. A thickened part of a structure.

Example Sentences

  • The cook added starch for thickening the gravy.
  • Dark clouds were thickening across the horizon.
  • The plot kept thickening with every new discovery.
  • The cream is slowly thickening as it heats.
  • Scientists observed a thickening layer of ice on the lake.

On this page you'll find 115 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to thickening, such as: Cancer, abatement, abridgment, advance, advancement, agglomeration, aggrandizement.

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