get thick

Frequency: 5.86.5 per million words

A more informal way to say 'become thick', often used in speech.

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Examples (10)

  • The paint is getting too thick. I'll have to thin it down.
  • Stir constantly, or the custard will get thick and lumpy.
  • The fog started to get really thick as we drove through the mountains.
  • If you leave the sauce on the heat too long, it will get too thick.
  • She waited for the mixture to get thick before adding the next ingredient.
  • The air in the smoky room began to get thick and hard to breathe.
  • How long does it take for this glue to get thick enough to use?
  • By morning, the ice on the pond had gotten quite thick.
  • To make the shampoo get thick, you need to add a special agent.
  • The jam will get thick as it cools down, so don't worry if it seems runny now.