threads Meaning & Definition
What Does Threads Mean?
As a noun, threads means plural of thread. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of thread. As a verb, it means To put thread through.
Word Facts for Threads
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //θɹɛdz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | togs, duds and topic |
| Plural | only |
Threads Definition (Noun)
- plural of thread
Noun
- Clothes, clothing.
Threads as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of thread
Noun
- A long, thin and flexible form of material, generally with a round cross-section, used in sewing, weaving or in the construction of string.
- A continued theme or idea.
All of these essays have a common thread.
- A screw thread.
- A sequence of connections.
- The line midway between the banks of a stream.
- A unit of execution, lighter in weight than a process, usually sharing memory and other resources with other threads executing concurrently.
- A series of messages, generally grouped by subject, in which all messages except the first are replies to previous messages in the thread.
- A filament, as of a flower, or of any fibrous substance, as of bark.
- Composition; quality; fineness.
Verb
- To put thread through.
thread a needle
- To pass (through a narrow constriction or around a series of obstacles).
I think I can thread my way through here, but it’s going to be tight.
- To screw on, to fit the threads of a nut on a bolt
Noun
- Clothes.
Synonyms of Threads
Threads synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Threads
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Threads in a Sentence
All of these essays have a common thread.
thread a needle
I think I can thread my way through here, but it’s going to be tight.
Word Forms & Grammar
threads
threads pl (plural only)
Words That Rhyme With Threads
How to Pronounce Threads
The standard pronunciation of threads is //θɹɛdz//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Threads
Is threads a noun or a verb?
Threads is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for threads?
Words with a similar meaning to threads include togs, duds and topic. See the full list of threads synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of threads?
The plural of threads is only.