threads

[thredz]

threads 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 or comments on an online forum grouped together under a single title or topic

Using threads: Examples

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

• Example

  She sewed the threads together to make a quilt.

• Example

  The threads of the story are woven together beautifully.

• Example

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

• Example

  The thread about politics got heated quickly.

threads Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for threads

• yarn
• fiber
• filament
• strand
• theme
• motif
• subject
• topic
• discussion

Phrases with threads

• hang by a thread

  to be in a precarious or risky situation

  Example

  His job is hanging by a thread after the company's financial losses.

• pick up the threads

  to resume something that has been interrupted or left unfinished

  Example

  After a long break, she picked up the threads of her research where she had left off.

• pull the threads together

  to bring various elements or ideas together into a coherent whole

  Example

  The editor helped the writer pull the threads of the story together.

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Summary: threads in Brief

The term 'threads' [thredz] refers to long, thin strands of fibers used in sewing or weaving, as well as themes or characteristics running throughout a situation or piece of writing. It also refers to a series of messages or comments on an online forum grouped together under a single title or topic. Phrases like 'hang by a thread' and 'pick up the threads' extend the metaphorical use of the word.