thread

[thred]

thread Definition

• 1. a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving
• 2. a theme or characteristic running throughout a situation or piece of writing
• 3. a series of messages posted on an online forum that are grouped together under a single title

Using thread: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thread" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She sewed the button back on with a needle and thread.

• Example

  There was a common thread of sadness throughout the novel.

• Example

  I posted a question on the thread and got some helpful responses.

thread Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for thread

• fiber
• filament
• strand
• theme
• subject

Phrases with thread

• hang by a thread

  to be in a precarious or unstable situation

  Example

  His life hung by a thread after the car accident.

• pick up the thread

  to resume a discussion or activity that was interrupted

  Example

  Let's pick up the thread of our conversation from yesterday.

• lose the thread

  to lose track of the main point or idea

  Example

  I'm sorry, I lost the thread of what you were saying.

Origins of thread

from Old English 'þrǣd'

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Summary: thread in Brief

The term 'thread' [thred] refers to a long, thin strand of fibers used in sewing or weaving, a theme or characteristic running throughout a situation or piece of writing, and a series of messages posted on an online forum. It includes phrases like 'hang by a thread,' denoting a precarious situation, and 'pick up the thread,' meaning to resume a discussion or activity.