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Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
"His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter."
A statement or action indicating intent to cause harm or danger.
"The letter contained a threat against the company."
to state or show an intention to harm or punish someone
"He threatened to report the incident to the authorities."
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
"The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm."
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
"Threats to food security are rising globally."
the number equivalent to the sum of two and one
"She has three dogs at home."
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
"The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers."
to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine
"Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest."
the level or point at which something starts to happen or change
"The country is on the threshold of a major economic reform."
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
"She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future."
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
"The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers."
extremely happy or excited
"She was thrilled with the surprise party."
to grow, develop, or be successful
"Small businesses can thrive with proper support."
the front part of the neck, containing the pharynx and larynx
"He felt a lump in his throat while speaking."
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
"His head began to throb after the long day."
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
"The country was in the throes of a political crisis."
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
"Tourists thronged the streets during the festival."
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
"The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car."
moving in one side and out the other side of something
"The train passed through the tunnel."
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
"She worked throughout the night."
to propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm
"He threw the ball to his friend."
the short, thick finger on the side of the hand, used for gripping and holding things
"He gave a thumbs-up to show his approval."
the loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash
"We heard thunder during the storm last night."
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
"We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday."
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
"He was late, thus he missed the meeting."
To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to oppose successfully.
"The police thwarted the robbery attempt."
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
"She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken."
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
"The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball."
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
"I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks."
a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event
"He bought a ticket to the concert."
To touch lightly in a way that causes laughter; a tingling sensation.
"The father tickled his child until she laughed."
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
"She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet."
slightly drunk; small or tiny
"After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley."
the regular rise and fall of the sea caused by the moon and sun's gravity; a powerful flow or movement
"The fisherman waited for the tide to come in."
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
"She keeps her room very tidy and organized."
to fasten or bind with a knot or string
"He tied his shoes before leaving."
a small or petty quarrel or argument
"They had a little tiff over what movie to watch."
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
"The tiger hunted silently through the jungle."
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
"The car is in tiptop condition."
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
"She used a tissue to wipe her nose."
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
"The long journey was extremely tiring."
Causing one to feel bored, annoyed, or tired.
"The long meeting became very tiresome."
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
"She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time."
in need of rest or sleep
"I feel so tired after the long journey."
a rubber covering around a wheel
"The car’s tire burst on the highway."
a long, angry, or critical speech
"The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance."
a slight shade or variation of a color
"The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint."
very small
"She held a tiny kitten in her hands."
a small but useful piece of advice
"I received a tip on how to improve my presentation."
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
"He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage."