fiber
Translation
fibre, thread, character
Examples
You should eat more dietary fiber.
You should eat more dietary fibre.
Cotton is a natural plant fiber.
Cotton is a natural plant fibre.
He has a strong moral fiber.
He has a strong moral fibre.
Grammar Patterns
((dietary)) fiber dietary fiber Oats are a good source of fiber.
((a/an)) fiber a single thread A single fiber was found at the scene.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thread, strand, filament
Etymology
From Latin 'fibra' meaning 'a fiber, filament, thread'.
Memory Tips
Think of dietary 'fiber' in your food or the 'fibers' that make up a piece of cloth.