Thickened

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪkənd/

Definitions of thickened

verb to make or become thicker in consistency

Example Sentences

A1 The sauce thickened as it simmered on the stove.

A2 She added flour to the soup to help it thicken.

B1 The gravy thickened quickly with the addition of cornstarch.

B2 The paint thickened as it dried on the canvas.

C1 The plot thickened as more characters were introduced.

C2 The mystery thickened as new evidence came to light.

adjective having become thicker in consistency

Example Sentences

A1 The soup was thickened with cornstarch.

A2 The sauce had a thickened consistency.

B1 The mixture slowly thickened as it cooked.

B2 The paint had thickened over time in the can.

C1 The plot thickened as more characters were introduced.

C2 The air was thickened with smoke from the nearby fire.

Examples of thickened in a Sentence

formal The sauce thickened as it simmered on the stove.

informal I added some cornstarch to the soup to thicken it up a bit.

slang I threw in some flour to help thicken the gravy.

figurative The tension in the room thickened as the argument escalated.

Grammatical Forms of thickened

• past tense: thickened
• plural: thickenings
• comparative: thicker
• superlative: thickest
• present tense: thicken
• future tense: will thicken
• perfect tense: have thickened
• continuous tense: is thickening
• singular: thickened
• positive degree: thick
• infinitive: to thicken
• gerund: thickening
• participle: thickening

Origin and Evolution of thickened

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thickened' originated from the Old English word 'thiccen' which means to make or become thick.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'thickened' has retained its original meaning of becoming thicker or more dense, but it has also taken on additional connotations in various contexts such as cooking, chemistry, and figurative language.