Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

"The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence."

noun
/ˈθiːərɪst/

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

"The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures."

verb
/ˈθiːəraɪz/

To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.

"Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe."

noun
/ˈθiːəri/

An explanation of an idea or principle based on facts, reasoning, and evidence.

"Einstein's theory of relativity changed the way we understand physics."

noun
/θiˈɒsəfi/

A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.

"Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth."

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adjective
/ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/

Related to healing, treatment, or providing a beneficial effect on the body or mind.

"Yoga can have a therapeutic effect on stress and anxiety."

noun
/ˈθɛrəpɪst/

a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health

"The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety."

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therapy

noun
/ˈθɛrəpi/

treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder

"She is receiving therapy for her injury."

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There

adverb
/ðɛə/

in, at, or to that place or position

"We are going there tomorrow."

adverb
/ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.

"The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout."

adverb
/ðɛrˈæftər/

from that time on

"He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life."

adverb
/ˈðeə.baɪ/

by that means; as a result of that

"She forgot to set the alarm, thereby missing her early flight."

adverb
/ˈðɛərfɔːr/

For that or for it.

"He received payment and gave a receipt therefor."

conjunction
/ðɛəˈfɔː/

for that reason; because of that

"She was tired; therefore, she went to bed early."

adverb
/ˌðɛərˈɪn/

in that place; in that respect

"The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value."

adverb
/ˌðɛərˈʌv/

of that; from that

"The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed."

adverb
/ˌðɛərˈtu/

to that; in addition to that

"The house and the garden attached thereto were sold."

adverb
/ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

immediately after that; following that event

"He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage."

adverb
/ˌðeərˈwɪð/

together with that; in addition to that

"He handed me the contract and the pen therewith."

adjective
/ˈθɜːrməl/

Related to heat or temperature.

"She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter."

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noun
ˈθɜː.məl stres

Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.

"High thermal stress affects plant growth."

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noun
/ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.

"The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water."

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noun
/ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.

"Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning."

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these

pronoun
/ðiːz/

used to refer to things or people that are near or present

"These are my friends."

noun
/ˈθiːsɪs/

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.

"She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis."

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noun
/ˈθɛspiən/

An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.

"The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country."

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they

pronoun
/ðeɪ/

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

"They are going to the park."

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Thick

adjective
/θɪk/

having a large distance between two sides; not thin

"The book was so thick it took weeks to finish."

noun
/ˈθɪk.ɪt/

a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs

"The rabbit disappeared into the thicket."

adverb
/ˈθɪkli/

in a thick manner; densely; heavily

"The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees."

noun
/ˈθɪk.nəs/

The measure of how thick or dense something is

"The thickness of the book made it hard to carry."

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Thief

noun
/θiːf/

a person who steals things from others

"The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store."

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thigh

noun
/θaɪ/

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

"He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour."

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Thin

adjective
/θɪn/

having little thickness or width

"She wore a thin scarf in the winter."

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thing

noun
/θɪŋ/

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

"This is the thing I was looking for."

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think

verb
/θɪŋk/

to use one's mind to consider or reason about something

"I think this is a great idea."

adjective
/ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe

"It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable."

noun
/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

the process of considering or reasoning about something

"Her thinking was clear and precise."

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third

adjective
/θɜrd/

constituting number three in a sequence

"She finished in third place."

adjective
/ˈθɜːr.sti/

feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something

"I am very thirsty after running in the heat."

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thirty

adjective
/ˈθɜrti/

equivalent to the number 30

"He is thirty years old."

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this

pronoun
/ðɪs/

used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought

"This is my favorite book."

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Thorn

noun
/θɔːn/

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance

"Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush."

adjective
/ˈθɔːrni/

covered with thorns; causing difficulty or trouble

"They faced a thorny issue during the negotiation."

adjective
/ˈθʌroʊ/

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

"The report was thorough and well-researched."

noun
/ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education

"The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race."

noun
/ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

a main road or public highway that goes through a place

"The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare."

adjective
/ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete

"She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense."

adverb
/ˈθʌr.ə.li/

completely and carefully; in a detailed way

"Please clean the kitchen thoroughly before the guests arrive."

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those

pronoun
/ðoʊz/

used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought

"Those are the shoes I want."