Definition of Thin
Thin
thin


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
of little thickness; narrow;

e.g. The paper is very thin, it will tear immediately.

(adjective)
slim or lean; not fat;

e.g. Rory is a very thin girl.

(adverb)
with little thickness;

e.g. cut the bread as thin as possible.

(verb)
to decrease or become less dense;

e.g. The crowds started to thin out as it got darker since people were heading home.

(verb)
to make or become smaller or leaner;

e.g. The ozone layer is thinning out, that is going to be very dangerous for us in the next couple of years!



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