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THIN

(adj., adverb, adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Thin.

How to pronounce thin:

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Thin - as an adjective

Of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section

Example: "Thin wire"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
thick14

Lacking excess flesh

Example: "You can't be too rich or too thin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lean4

Relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous

Example: "Air is thin at high altitudes"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
thick14

(of sound) lacking resonance or volume

Example: "A thin feeble cry"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
full7

Thin - as an adverb

Without viscosity

Example: "The blood was flowing thin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thinly12

Thin - as an adjective satellite

Very narrow

Example: "A thin line across the page"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slender8

Not dense

Example: "A thin beard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sparse8

Lacking spirit or sincere effort

Example: "A thin smile"

Lacking substance or significance

Example: "Slight evidence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flimsy14fragile11slight10tenuous7

Thin - as a verb

Lose thickness; become thin or thinner

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
thicken16

Make thin or thinner

Example: "Thin the solution"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring downcut5cut backcut downreduce9trim6trim backtrim down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
thicken16

Lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

Example: "Cut bourbon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut5dilute7reduce9thin out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weaken13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take off weight

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
melt offreduce9slenderize20slim6slim down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Thin - as a noun

A loss or tearing of paper from the back of a stamp, although not sufficient to create a complete hole.

Any food produced or served in thin slices.

Example: "Chocolate mint thins"

Example Sentences

"She had a thin frame."
"The ice on the lake was thin."
"The book had thin pages."
"The thin layer of dust covered the furniture."
"The thin fabric allowed light to pass through."
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Word Game Points

Is THIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is THIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is THIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thin is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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