Thickening

Synonyms of thickening

• coagulation
• solidifying
• congealing

Antonyms of thickening

• weakening
• thinning
• diluting

Collocations of thickening

thickening sauce

Frequency: 75 %

Adding flour is a common method for thickening sauce.

thickening agent

Frequency: 70 %

Cornstarch is commonly used as a thickening agent in cooking.

thickening hair

Frequency: 60 %

The new shampoo promises to help with thickening hair.

thickening fog

Frequency: 50 %

As night fell, a thickening fog enveloped the town.

thickening plot

Frequency: 45 %

The novel's thickening plot kept readers engaged until the end.

Idiomatic Expressions for thickening

• Phrase: Thickening the plot
  Meaning: Intentionally complicating or adding depth to a story or situation.
  Usage: The author decided to introduce a new character to thicken the plot and keep readers engaged.