thin

1 of 3

adjective

ˈthin

thinner; thinnest

: having little extent from one surface to its opposite

thin paper

: measuring little in cross section or diameter

thin rope

: not dense in arrangement or distribution

thin hair

: not well fleshed : lean

: more fluid or rarefied than normal

thin air

: having less than the usual number : scanty

thin attendance

: few in number : scarce

: scantily supplied

: characterized by a paucity of bids or offerings

a thin market

: lacking substance or strength

thin broth

a thin plot

of a soil : infertile, poor

: flimsy, unconvincing

a thin disguise

: disappointingly poor or hard

had a thin time of it

: somewhat feeble, shrill, and lacking in resonance

a thin voice

: lacking in intensity or brilliance

thin light

: lacking sufficient photographic density or contrast

thinly adverb

thinness

ˈthin-nəs

noun

thinnish

ˈthi-nish

adjective

thin

2 of 3

verb

thinned; thinning

transitive verb

: to make thin or thinner:

: to reduce in thickness or depth : attenuate

: to make less dense or viscous

: dilute, weaken

: to cause to lose flesh

thinned by weeks of privation

: to reduce in number or bulk

intransitive verb

: to become thin or thinner

: to become weak

thin

3 of 3

adverb

thinner; thinnest

: in a thin manner : thinly

—used especially in combination

thin-cladthin-flowing

Example Sentences

Adjective a thin coating of dust pizza with a thin crust a thin slice of ham a thin stand of trees Verb He added a little more water to thin the gravy. The haze thinned in the late afternoon. His face has been thinned by illness. Adverb She sliced the cheese thin. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But losing the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year for a chunk of the season, from an otherwise thin unit, is still a significant blow.

Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 During a colonoscopy, a doctor (typically a gastroenterologist) inserts a thin, flexible tube inside the rectum to check the colon for polyps.

Maggie O'neill, SELF, 14 Sep. 2022 Chris Papas distributed about 50 thin blue line flags to people waiting for the procession to pass through the area.

Jozsef Papp, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 When his legal team argued last week there was little due diligence would have revealed on fake users given Zatko’s claims that Twitter would bury any damaging information, the Court of Chancery in Delaware indicated Musk’s case rests on thin ice.

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Of course, thin positioning among institutional investors also means the market is susceptible to rapid bouncebacks.

Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The larger gathering Tuesday came exactly eight weeks before the midterm elections that will determine whether Democrats can hold onto their thin congressional majorities.

Eli Stokolsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The Catholic Church continues to walk a thin line attempting to reclaim authority from the CCP without further endangering its members within Chinese borders.

Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Western beauty ideals include being tall and thin, having long silky hair, light skin, a small nose, and high cheekbones.

Náosha Gregg, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2022

Verb

If your snot is like molasses, drink up to help thin it out.

Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 Olive oil and vinegar help thin the creamy dressing, and garnish it all with your favorite fresh herbs to add even more flavor.

Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 Age can also play a role: As estrogen levels decrease between childbearing age and menopause, our hair may thin out.

Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 There are, of course, avenues to thin the payroll, including potentially offloading what would be Duncan Robinson’s $18.2 million 2023-24 salary.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2022 Blending clear polish with your favorite lacquer helps to thin it out for a softer look to strong pigments.

Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 Sze likes to thin it out with soy sauce, black vinegar, and water for a dipping sauce with a balanced bite.

Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2022 If the fondue begins to thicken too much over time, add a small splash of wine to thin it.

Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2022 Check again in a few months because fabric can thin out or fade over time.

Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022

Adverb

As a result, firefighters must take frequent breaks, which could leave the ranks stretched thin if several dangerous fires break out at once.

BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 With resources already stretched thin, kids with fewer needs are getting the beds.

Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 So this past year, the company launched a one-on-one coaching network for female attorneys stretched thin with work and family commitments.

Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Abloh’s enthusiasm for design eclipsed other creatives and often left him spread thin.

Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 2 June 2022 The nation’s second-largest school system, Los Angeles Unified, has had the second-largest police force in the country, but it was always spread thin on a school-by-school basis.

Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 Families, including Mecattaf’s, are spread thin all over the world.

Isabelle Mecattaf, The New Yorker, 13 May 2022 The backline was stretched thin with Matarrita out, and a rotating cast of players have filled in at his left back (and sometimes left wing back) position.

Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2022 Polep and her husband care for their four children and her adult brother, who has multiple sclerosis, so their budget was already stretched thin before prices started rising.

Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English thin, thinne, going back to Old English þynne, going back to Germanic *þunnu- (assimilated to the -ja-stem adjectives in West Germanic, whence Middle Dutch dunne "thin," Old High German dunni, against Old Norse þunnr), generalized from a paradigm *þenu-, *þunw-a-, going back to Indo-European *ténh₂u-, *tn̥h₂u̯ó-, whence also, from with a base *tenh₂u-, *tn̥h₂u- with varying ablaut and suffixation, Old Irish tanae "thin, slender," Old Welsh teneu, Middle Breton tanau, Latin tenuis "fine-drawn, thin, narrow, slight," Greek tanu- "extended, long," tanaós "outstretched, long," Old Church Slavic tĭnŭkŭ "fine, delicate," Russian tónkij "thin," Croatian & Serbian tȁnak, Lithuanian tę́vas, Sanskrit tanúḥ, tánukaḥ "thin, small"

Note: Indo-European *tenh₂u-, *tn̥h₂u- is usually taken to be a derivative of the verbal base *ten- "stretch, extend"; see tenant entry 1.

Verb

Middle English thinnen, going back to Old English þynnian, derivative of þynne thin entry 1

Adverb

Middle English thynne, derivative of thin, thinne thin entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

thin 1 of 2

adjective

ˈthin

thinner; thinnest

: having little body fat

: having little size from one surface to its opposite : not thick

a thin board

: having the parts not close together

thin hair

: flowing very easily

a thin soup

: having less than the usual number

Attendance was thin.

: not very convincing

a thin excuse

: somewhat weak or high

a thin voice

: having less oxygen than normal

thin air

thin

2 of 2

verb

thinned; thinning

: to make or become smaller in thickness or number

The crowd was beginning to thin.

单词	thins
释义	thin 1 of 3 adjective ˈthin thinner; thinnest 1 a : having little extent from one surface to its opposite thin paper b : measuring little in cross section or diameter thin rope 2 : not dense in arrangement or distribution thin hair 3 : not well fleshed : lean 4 a : more fluid or rarefied than normal thin air b : having less than the usual number : scanty thin attendance c : few in number : scarce d : scantily supplied e : characterized by a paucity of bids or offerings a thin market 5 a : lacking substance or strength thin broth a thin plot b of a soil : infertile, poor 6 a : flimsy, unconvincing a thin disguise b : disappointingly poor or hard had a thin time of it 7 : somewhat feeble, shrill, and lacking in resonance a thin voice 8 : lacking in intensity or brilliance thin light 9 : lacking sufficient photographic density or contrast thinly adverb thinness ˈthin-nəs noun thinnish ˈthi-nish adjective thin 2 of 3 verb thinned; thinning transitive verb : to make thin or thinner: a : to reduce in thickness or depth : attenuate b : to make less dense or viscous c : dilute, weaken d : to cause to lose flesh thinned by weeks of privation e : to reduce in number or bulk intransitive verb 1 : to become thin or thinner 2 : to become weak thin 3 of 3 adverb thinner; thinnest : in a thin manner : thinly —used especially in combination thin-cladthin-flowing Phrases thin on the ground : scarce sense 1 Synonyms Adjective bony boney fatless lean lithe skinny slender slim spare svelte Verb adulterate cut dilute extend lace sophisticate water down weaken See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective a thin coating of dust pizza with a thin crust a thin slice of ham a thin stand of trees Verb He added a little more water to thin the gravy. The haze thinned in the late afternoon. His face has been thinned by illness. Adverb She sliced the cheese thin. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective But losing the 2021 Defensive Player of the Year for a chunk of the season, from an otherwise thin unit, is still a significant blow. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 During a colonoscopy, a doctor (typically a gastroenterologist) inserts a thin, flexible tube inside the rectum to check the colon for polyps. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 14 Sep. 2022 Chris Papas distributed about 50 thin blue line flags to people waiting for the procession to pass through the area. Jozsef Papp, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 When his legal team argued last week there was little due diligence would have revealed on fake users given Zatko’s claims that Twitter would bury any damaging information, the Court of Chancery in Delaware indicated Musk’s case rests on thin ice. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Of course, thin positioning among institutional investors also means the market is susceptible to rapid bouncebacks. Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The larger gathering Tuesday came exactly eight weeks before the midterm elections that will determine whether Democrats can hold onto their thin congressional majorities. Eli Stokolsstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 The Catholic Church continues to walk a thin line attempting to reclaim authority from the CCP without further endangering its members within Chinese borders. Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Western beauty ideals include being tall and thin, having long silky hair, light skin, a small nose, and high cheekbones. Náosha Gregg, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2022 Verb If your snot is like molasses, drink up to help thin it out. Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 Olive oil and vinegar help thin the creamy dressing, and garnish it all with your favorite fresh herbs to add even more flavor. Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 Age can also play a role: As estrogen levels decrease between childbearing age and menopause, our hair may thin out. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 There are, of course, avenues to thin the payroll, including potentially offloading what would be Duncan Robinson’s $18.2 million 2023-24 salary. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2022 Blending clear polish with your favorite lacquer helps to thin it out for a softer look to strong pigments. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 Sze likes to thin it out with soy sauce, black vinegar, and water for a dipping sauce with a balanced bite. Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2022 If the fondue begins to thicken too much over time, add a small splash of wine to thin it. Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2022 Check again in a few months because fabric can thin out or fade over time. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 Adverb As a result, firefighters must take frequent breaks, which could leave the ranks stretched thin if several dangerous fires break out at once. BostonGlobe.com, 6 Sep. 2022 With resources already stretched thin, kids with fewer needs are getting the beds. Kaitlin Durbin, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 So this past year, the company launched a one-on-one coaching network for female attorneys stretched thin with work and family commitments. Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Abloh’s enthusiasm for design eclipsed other creatives and often left him spread thin. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 2 June 2022 The nation’s second-largest school system, Los Angeles Unified, has had the second-largest police force in the country, but it was always spread thin on a school-by-school basis. Howard Blumestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 Families, including Mecattaf’s, are spread thin all over the world. Isabelle Mecattaf, The New Yorker, 13 May 2022 The backline was stretched thin with Matarrita out, and a rotating cast of players have filled in at his left back (and sometimes left wing back) position. Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2022 Polep and her husband care for their four children and her adult brother, who has multiple sclerosis, so their budget was already stretched thin before prices started rising. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English thin, thinne, going back to Old English þynne, going back to Germanic þunnu- (assimilated to the -ja-stem adjectives in West Germanic, whence Middle Dutch dunne* "thin," Old High German dunni, against Old Norse þunnr), generalized from a paradigm þenu-, þunw-a-, going back to Indo-European ténh₂u-, tn̥h₂u̯ó-, whence also, from with a base tenh₂u-, tn̥h₂u- with varying ablaut and suffixation, Old Irish tanae "thin, slender," Old Welsh teneu, Middle Breton tanau, Latin tenuis "fine-drawn, thin, narrow, slight," Greek tanu- "extended, long," tanaós "outstretched, long," Old Church Slavic tĭnŭkŭ "fine, delicate," Russian tónkij "thin," Croatian & Serbian tȁnak, Lithuanian tę́vas, Sanskrit tanúḥ, tánukaḥ "thin, small" Note: Indo-European tenh₂u-, tn̥h₂u- is usually taken to be a derivative of the verbal base ten- "stretch, extend"; see tenant entry 1. Verb Middle English thinnen,* going back to Old English þynnian, derivative of þynne thin entry 1 Adverb Middle English thynne, derivative of thin, thinne thin entry 1 First Known Use Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Adverb 13th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing thin on thin ice into thin air have a thin time (of it) out of thin air paper-thin disappear/vanish into thin air thin skin thin smile razor-thin thin film the thin end of the wedge run thin thin-layer chromatography wear thin thin-skinned thick and thin through thick and thin wafer-thin thin on the ground See More on thin ice into thin air have a thin time (of it) out of thin air paper-thin disappear/vanish into thin air thin skin thin smile razor-thin thin film the thin end of the wedge run thin thin-layer chromatography wear thin thin-skinned thick and thin through thick and thin wafer-thin thin on the ground See More Kids Definition thin 1 of 2 adjective ˈthin thinner; thinnest 1 : having little body fat 2 : having little size from one surface to its opposite : not thick a thin board 3 : having the parts not close together thin hair 4 : flowing very easily a thin soup 5 : having less than the usual number Attendance was thin. 6 : not very convincing a thin excuse 7 : somewhat weak or high a thin voice 8 : having less oxygen than normal thin air thin 2 of 2 verb thinned; thinning : to make or become smaller in thickness or number The crowd was beginning to thin. thins verb present tense third-person singular of thin as in dilutes to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances thinned the cream with milk but didn't tell anyone Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dilutes weakens loads cuts infects pollutes poisons extends manipulates dirties adulterates waters down degrades taints laces spoils soils contaminates sophisticates defiles corrupts sullies debases attenuates envenoms tempers misrepresents befouls cheapens fudges falsifies spikes fouls counterfeits moderates doctors qualifies fakes tampers (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms enriches strengthens fortifies reinforces augments improves fertilizes supplements refines enhances richens cleanses reenforces cleans purifies clarifies lards condenses leaches filters distills concentrates flushes purges distils betters pasteurizes decontaminates compacts See More
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thin

adjective

verb

adverb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing thin

Kids Definition

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