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thin

Pronunciation: [/ˈθɪn/]

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Learn how to use thin in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical description”

(adjective) when something is not very thick or wide. If you can see through it easily, it's thin.

Example

She wore a thin sweater on a cool day.

Example

The steak was thick and juicy, not thin and dry.

Example

Is the paper thin or thick?

Context: “reduce in size or amount”

(verb) to make something become less in thickness or density. Like when you flatten something out or reduce it.

Example

She tried to thin out the crowd by offering free samples.

Example

Adding more people to the group will only thin the resources further.

Example

How can we thin out the excess inventory?

Context: “physical description”

(noun) a description of something being not very wide or thick. Used to talk about flat or narrow objects.

Example

The book had thin pages that tore easily.

Example

He prefers a thicker sweater rather than a thin one.

Example

Do you like thin or thick crust pizza?

How to pronounce thin

Pronunciation: [/ˈθɪn/]

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