thin

adjective
UK: /θɪn/
US: /θɪn/

  1. Having little fat on your body.

    1. She is very thin because she eats very little. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's become increasingly thin since he started going to the gym regularly. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not thick; consisting of parts that are close to each other.

    1. The soup was too thin, it needs more ingredients. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ice on the lake is quite thin so you shouldn't walk on it. [ ] [ ]

  3. Weak or deficient; not strong or substantial.

    1. The excuse he gave was very thin and unbelievable. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her chances of winning the election are looking increasingly thin now. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

slender narrow slim slight attenuate dilute lean
thin verb

  1. To reduce in thickness or density; to make less crowded.

    1. Thin the paint before you start painting the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need to thin out my collection of books to make more space. [ ] [ ]

  2. To become reduced in thickness or density; to become less crowded.

    1. The crowd began to thin after the concert ended. [ ] [ ]
    2. The forest starts to thin as you approach the mountain's peak. [ ] [ ]
thin adverb

  1. Used to describe a liquid that is not thick.

    1. The sauce was thin and watery, it lacked flavor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The smoothie was surprisingly thin even after adding the frozen fruit. [ ] [ ]

  2. In a way that is not thick or dense.

    1. She sliced the cucumber very thin for the salad. [ ] [ ]
    2. Spread the butter thinly on the toast so it doesn't get too soggy. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thin" in English means: Having little fat on your body., Not thick; consisting of parts that are close to each other., Weak or deficient; not strong or substantial..

The phonetic transcription of "thin" is /θɪn/ in British English and /θɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thin": slender, narrow, slim, slight, attenuate, dilute, lean.

Example usage of "thin": "She is very thin because she eats very little.". More examples on the page.