Synonyms for

Threads

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

Definition

Threads are long, thin pieces of cotton, silk, or other material that are used to sew things together or to make cloth.

Synonyms & similar words

draw duds togs trainofthought yarn screwthread string meander wander wind thread weave ribbon yarn string filament strand fiber twine cord rope line wire ribbon lace tape braid weave knit crochet stitch sew embroider

Synonyms by register

Formal

strands filaments fibers cords

Informal

wires ropes strings lines

Literary

tendrils filigree skeins

Antonyms

unraveling disconnection severance separation disunity discord

Common collocations

  • sewing threads
  • cotton threads
  • woolen threads
  • thread the needle
  • follow the thread
  • loose threads
  • strong threads
  • thread count

Word family

noun thread
verb thread
adjective threaded

Usage note

While 'threads' can refer to literal fibers, it is also commonly used informally to mean conversations or discussions, especially online. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. She used different colored threads to make a beautiful quilt.
  2. I need to buy some threads to fix my torn shirt.
  3. The spider spun a web using its own threads.
  4. My grandmother taught me how to sew using a needle and thread.
  5. The tailor used threads of different thicknesses to make the suit.

Quotes

  • "A single thread of hope is still a very powerful thing." -Unknown
  • "In the thread of life, weave kindness." -Unknown
  • "We are all different threads, but we are all connected in the same tapestry of life." -Unknown

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