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Thickly ˈθɪkli Adverb Bre Sliced Bread Apply Paint

Word thickly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈθɪkli / NAmE / ˈθɪkli /
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  • thickly sliced bread
  • apply the paint thickly in even strokes.
  • ‘just leave me alone,’ he said thickly.
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thickly

(adverb)BrE / ˈθɪkli / NAmE / ˈθɪkli /
  1. in a way that produces a wide piece or deep layer of something
    • thickly sliced bread
    • Apply the paint thickly in even strokes.
  2. having a lot of trees, people, etc. close together
  3. in a deep voice that is not as clear as normal, especially because of illness or emotion
    • ‘Just leave me alone,’ he said thickly.
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