Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

"His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter."

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Threat

noun
/θrɛt/

A statement or action indicating intent to cause harm or danger.

"The letter contained a threat against the company."

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threaten

verb
/ˈθrɛtən/

to state or show an intention to harm or punish someone

"He threatened to report the incident to the authorities."

adjective
/ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating

"The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm."

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threats

noun
θrets

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

"Threats to food security are rising globally."

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three

numeral
/θriː/

the number equivalent to the sum of two and one

"She has three dogs at home."

noun
/ˈθrɛnədi/

A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.

"The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers."

verb
/θrɛʃ/

to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine

"Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest."

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noun
/ˈθreʃ.həʊld/

the level or point at which something starts to happen or change

"The country is on the threshold of a major economic reform."

adjective
/ˈθrɪfti/

using money and resources carefully and not wastefully

"She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future."

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verb
/θrɪl/

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

"The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers."

adjective
/θrɪld/

extremely happy or excited

"She was thrilled with the surprise party."

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verb
/θraɪv/

to grow, develop, or be successful

"Small businesses can thrive with proper support."

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Throat

noun
/θroʊt/

the front part of the neck, containing the pharynx and larynx

"He felt a lump in his throat while speaking."

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throb

verb
/θrɒb/

to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain

"His head began to throb after the long day."

noun
/θroʊz/

intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something

"The country was in the throes of a political crisis."

noun/verb
/θrɒŋ/

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."

verb/noun
/ˈθrɒt.əl/

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."

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through

preposition
/θruː/

moving in one side and out the other side of something

"The train passed through the tunnel."

preposition
/θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event

"She worked throughout the night."

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throw

verb
/θroʊ/

to propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm

"He threw the ball to his friend."

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Thumb

noun
/θʌm/

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."

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noun
/ˈθʌn.dər/

the loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash

"We heard thunder during the storm last night."

noun
/ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

"We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday."

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thus

adverb
/ðʌs/

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

"He was late, thus he missed the meeting."

verb
/θwɔːrt/

To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to oppose successfully.

"The police thwarted the robbery attempt."

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thyme

noun
/taɪm/

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

"She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken."

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Tiara

noun
/tiˈɑː.rə/

a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions

"The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball."

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noun
tɪk mɑːrk

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."

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noun
/ˈtɪkɪt/

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."

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verb/noun
/ˈtɪk.əl/

To touch lightly in a way that causes laughter; a tingling sensation.

"The father tickled his child until she laughed."

adjective
/ˈtɪklɪʃ/

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."

adjective
/ˈtɪd.li/

slightly drunk; small or tiny

"After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley."

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Tide

noun
/taɪd/

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."

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Tidy

adjective
/ˈtaɪ.di/

arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized

"She keeps her room very tidy and organized."

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Tie

verb
/taɪ/

to fasten or bind with a knot or string

"He tied his shoes before leaving."

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tiff

noun
/tɪf/

a small or petty quarrel or argument

"They had a little tiff over what movie to watch."

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Tiger

noun
/ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

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."

adjective
/ˈtɪp.tɒp/

of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition

"The car is in tiptop condition."

noun
/ˈtɪʃ.uː/

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

"She used a tissue to wipe her nose."

adjective
/ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest

"The long journey was extremely tiring."

adjective
/ˈtaɪərsəm/

Causing one to feel bored, annoyed, or tired.

"The long meeting became very tiresome."

adjective
/ˈtaɪərləs/

Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.

"She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time."

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Tired

adjective
/ˈtaɪərd/

in need of rest or sleep

"I feel so tired after the long journey."

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tire

noun
/taɪər/

a rubber covering around a wheel

"The car’s tire burst on the highway."

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tirade

noun
/taɪˈreɪd/

a long, angry, or critical speech

"The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance."

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tint

noun
/tɪnt/

a slight shade or variation of a color

"The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint."

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Tiny

adjective
/ˈtaɪni/

very small

"She held a tiny kitten in her hands."

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tip

noun
/tɪp/

a small but useful piece of advice

"I received a tip on how to improve my presentation."

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tinker

verb
/ˈtɪŋkər/

to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly

"He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage."