thread
Translation
thread, theme, train of thought
Examples
She used a needle and thread to sew.
She used a needle and thread to sew.
I lost the thread of the conversation.
I lost the thread of the conversation.
He started a new thread on the forum.
He started a new thread on the forum.
Grammar Patterns
a thread of ((sth.)) a continuous line of reasoning I lost the thread of the conversation.
a thread on ((a topic)) a series of messages on a topic He started a new thread on the forum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: yarn, string, line, topic
Etymology
From Old English 'þrǣd' (a twist), related to 'þrawan' (to twist).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'thread' connecting pieces of fabric, just as a discussion 'thread' connects ideas.