What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
thicker
Example
The book has thicker pages than the magazine. [thicker: comparative adjective]
Example
She has thicker hair than her sister. [thicker: comparative adjective]
Example
Add more flour to make the batter thicker. [thicker: comparative adjective]
wider
Example
The river is wider at this point than it is downstream. [wider: comparative adjective]
Example
He has a wider wingspan than most basketball players. [wider: comparative adjective]
Example
We need to take a wider perspective on this issue. [wider: comparative adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wider is more commonly used than thicker in everyday language. Wider is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while thicker is less common and often used in specific technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between thicker and wider?
Both thicker and wider can be used in formal and informal contexts, but thicker may be more commonly used in technical or scientific writing, while wider is more versatile and can be used in a variety of contexts.
