forum — meaning in English

English meaning

• forum noun A place, meeting, or event set up for open discussion of a topic.
• thread noun A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.

Senses

forum is used for these senses in English:

• thread (Internet) A series of posts or messages, consisting of an initial post and responses to it, generally relating to the same subject, on a newsgroup, Internet forum, or social media platform.

forum — full definition

1. noun A place, meeting, or event set up for open discussion of a topic.
2. noun An online message board where people post and reply about shared topics.
3. noun The public square of an ancient Roman city, used for business, politics, and gatherings.

thread — full definition

1. noun A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.
2. noun A connected series of ideas, or a related sequence of messages in an online conversation.
3. noun A raised spiral ridge on a screw or bolt that lets it be turned into place.
4. verb To pass thread through the eye of a needle, or to guide something carefully through a narrow space.

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