Pronunciation

/thɪn/

Definitions

Noun

1. Adjective: Having a small amount of substance or body; not thick or robust. Example: “The model is very thin compared to last year’s version.”
2. Noun: A narrow or slender shape or form. Example: “The alleyway was so thin that only one person could pass at a time.”

Verb

1. To become or make something thinner in size, quantity, or intensity. Example: “The soup thinned out after being cooked for too long.”
2. Verb: (figurative) To reduce in number, importance, or effectiveness. Example: “Their arguments thinned as the night went on.”

Adverb

1. In a thin manner; with little substance or intensity. Example: “She spoke softly and thinly through the phone.”

Phrases

• “Stay thin” refers to maintaining a slim or lightweight state.
• “A thin layer of frost” describes a minimal covering of ice.
• “Get thin-skinned” implies becoming easily offended.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She felt a bit chilly in her thin jacket on a cold day.”
• Verb: “The athlete worked hard to thin their waistline before the competition.”
• Adverb: “His voice thinned as he grew older, but his sense of humor remained strong.”

Synonyms

• Slim
• Lean
• Delicate
• Thinly
• Sparse
• Scanty

Antonyms

• Thick
• Plump
• Robust
• Hearty
• Bulky