Synonyms for

Thread

Verb / θred / Another word for thread — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used in sewing or weaving

Synonyms & similar words

draw trainofthought string yarn screwthread meander wander wind weave ribbon yarn string fiber filament strand twine cord rope lace ribbon line wire cable filum ligature sinew stitching sewing knitting crochet

Synonyms by register

Formal

filament strand fiber yarn

Informal

string line cord

Literary

filigree tendril

Antonyms

gap void disconnection severance break rupture

Common collocations

  • sewing thread
  • needle and thread
  • thread count
  • thread of conversation
  • loose thread
  • follow the thread
  • thread the needle
  • threadbare carpet

Word family

noun thread
verb thread
adjective threaded
adverb threadbare

Usage note

As a noun, 'thread' can refer to a literal strand of fiber or a continuous line of thought. As a verb, it means to pass something through a narrow opening.

Example sentences

  1. I used red thread to hem my pants.
  2. The cat played with a ball of thread.
  3. I need to thread this needle before I can start sewing.
  4. My mom taught me how to thread a needle.
  5. I need to buy more thread for my sewing machine.

Quotes

  • "I am but a thread, please do not cut me with your words."
  • "Life is like a thread, it can be woven into something beautiful or tangled into something unrecognizable."
  • "A spider's silk is stronger than steel, yet as delicate as a thread."

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