Thin
adjective
Not thick.
She cut the bread into thin slices.
Often appears as...
- thin slice
- thin layer
adverb
In a way that makes something not thick.
She sliced the bread thin.
Often appears as...
- slice thin
- spread thin
verb
Make or become less dense, crowded, or numerous.
The crowd began to thin.
Often appears as...
- thin out
- thinning hair
adjective
Not fat.
She has a thin body.
Often appears as...
- thin person
- thin body
adjective
Scarce or not dense.
The forest was thin in parts.
Often appears as...
- thin cover
- thin forest
adjective
Not convincing or weak.
His excuses are thin.
Often appears as...
- thin excuse
- thin argument
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Not thick.
She cut the bread into thin slices.
Often appears as...
- thin slice
- thin layer
adverb
In a way that makes something not thick.
She sliced the bread thin.
Often appears as...
- slice thin
- spread thin
verb
Make or become less dense, crowded, or numerous.
The crowd began to thin.
Often appears as...
- thin out
- thinning hair
adjective
Not fat.
She has a thin body.
Often appears as...
- thin person
- thin body
adjective
Scarce or not dense.
The forest was thin in parts.
Often appears as...
- thin cover
- thin forest
adjective
Not convincing or weak.
His excuses are thin.
Often appears as...
- thin excuse
- thin argument
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/2Material Thickness
Used to describe materials like fabric, paper, or metal in terms of how much space they take up.
The tailor preferred using thin material for summer dresses.
Pro Tip 2/2Preparation Method
Relates to how food or other items are cut or made, often to achieve delicacy or fineness.
She enjoyed the thin crust on the homemade pizza.
Pro Tip 1/2Material Thickness
Used to describe materials like fabric, paper, or metal in terms of how much space they take up.
The tailor preferred using thin material for summer dresses.
Pro Tip 2/2Preparation Method
Relates to how food or other items are cut or made, often to achieve delicacy or fineness.
She enjoyed the thin crust on the homemade pizza.
Pro Tip 1/2Material Thickness
Used to describe materials like fabric, paper, or metal in terms of how much space they take up.
The tailor preferred using thin material for summer dresses.
Pro Tip 2/2Preparation Method
Relates to how food or other items are cut or made, often to achieve delicacy or fineness.
She enjoyed the thin crust on the homemade pizza.
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Video examples
If superpowers were...
dust would still land on every part of you. We usually don't notice the dust on our skin because we can't see a thin layer of dust on top of our skin color. But, if you're invisible, people would see a human-shaped blob of dust walking around with extremely dirty soles. Gross! What do you think the world looks like
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What happens during a...
If you think that someone might be having a heart attack, the most important thing is to respond quickly. If you have access to emergency medical services, call them. They're the fastest way to get to a hospital. Taking aspirin, which thins the blood, and nitroglycerin, which opens up the artery,
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How batteries work -...
and the battery dies. Some everyday rechargeable batteries will die after only hundreds of discharge-recharge cycles, while newer, advanced batteries can survive and function for thousands. Batteries of the future may be light, thin sheets that operate on the principles of quantum physics
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How parasites change...
and the fungus parasitizes its body to build a tall, thin stalk from its neck. Within several weeks, the stalk shoots off spores, which turn more ants into six-legged leaf-seeking zombies. One of humanity's most deadly assailants is a behavior-altering parasite,
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The evolution of the...
Over the millenia, as such light cups grew deeper in some organisms, the opening at the front grew smaller. The result was a pinhole effect, which increased resolution dramatically, reducing distortion by only allowing a thin beam of light into the eye.
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Filming Antarctica's...
were working every day the sun sun's influence was getting more and more the surface of the ice in some areas especially areas say where the the ice was that little bit thinner we were starting to see formations of kind of like puddles of melted water
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Alice Goffman: How we're...
who are living in neighborhoods where violence is an everyday problem, we're asking these kids to walk the thinnest possible line -- to basically never do anything wrong. Why are we not providing support to young kids facing these challenges?
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How To Time Travel PIPE...
so wormhole is basically a thin tube of space that connects to very very distant parts of space so it's almost like a tunnel it's a little part of space you go in there and you pop out somewhere else in the universe on tunnel through
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How do hard drives work?...
This amazing advance in storage capacity wasn't just a matter of making everything smaller, but involved multiple innovations. A technique called the thin film lithography process allowed engineers to shrink the reader and writer.
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The real meaning of soul...
something that's good to have of course you could always call on a whole checklist of attributes such as generosity genuineness empathy compassion or thin
Video examples
If superpowers were...
dust would still land on every part of you. We usually don't notice the dust on our skin because we can't see a thin layer of dust on top of our skin color. But, if you're invisible, people would see a human-shaped blob of dust walking around with extremely dirty soles. Gross! What do you think the world looks like
Video examples
What happens during a...
If you think that someone might be having a heart attack, the most important thing is to respond quickly. If you have access to emergency medical services, call them. They're the fastest way to get to a hospital. Taking aspirin, which thins the blood, and nitroglycerin, which opens up the artery,
Video examples
How batteries work -...
and the battery dies. Some everyday rechargeable batteries will die after only hundreds of discharge-recharge cycles, while newer, advanced batteries can survive and function for thousands. Batteries of the future may be light, thin sheets that operate on the principles of quantum physics
Video examples
How parasites change...
and the fungus parasitizes its body to build a tall, thin stalk from its neck. Within several weeks, the stalk shoots off spores, which turn more ants into six-legged leaf-seeking zombies. One of humanity's most deadly assailants is a behavior-altering parasite,
Video examples
The evolution of the...
Over the millenia, as such light cups grew deeper in some organisms, the opening at the front grew smaller. The result was a pinhole effect, which increased resolution dramatically, reducing distortion by only allowing a thin beam of light into the eye.
Video examples
Filming Antarctica's...
were working every day the sun sun's influence was getting more and more the surface of the ice in some areas especially areas say where the the ice was that little bit thinner we were starting to see formations of kind of like puddles of melted water
Video examples
Alice Goffman: How we're...
who are living in neighborhoods where violence is an everyday problem, we're asking these kids to walk the thinnest possible line -- to basically never do anything wrong. Why are we not providing support to young kids facing these challenges?
Video examples
How To Time Travel PIPE...
so wormhole is basically a thin tube of space that connects to very very distant parts of space so it's almost like a tunnel it's a little part of space you go in there and you pop out somewhere else in the universe on tunnel through
Video examples
How do hard drives work?...
This amazing advance in storage capacity wasn't just a matter of making everything smaller, but involved multiple innovations. A technique called the thin film lithography process allowed engineers to shrink the reader and writer.
Video examples
The real meaning of soul...
something that's good to have of course you could always call on a whole checklist of attributes such as generosity genuineness empathy compassion or thin
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Quote examples
Jeff Hardy
American Wrestler
You can't go wrong with reading the fans and letting them tell you who they like. I think that's really paid off for me in the long run - being down to earth and just really cool with each and every fan that I meet - and they've really supported me through thick and thin.
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Emily Procter
American Actress
It's a reality that in this business there's an expectation of being thin. But having a baby is a reality too, and it's more important for me to make milk than to fit into those tiny pants. So that's just going to have to wait.
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Jennifer Lopez
American Musician
Some people are naturally thin, and some are heavier. There is a lot of focus on it, and it can be a lot of pressure for people. But honestly, I think as long as someone is healthy, that is most important.
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Yo Yo Honey Singh
Indian Musician
I feel extremely honoured and humbled that people are showing me so much love. My fans have stood by me through thick and thin, and I think this love is what makes my concerts house-full.
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Keren Woodward
English Musician
There are more important things in life than being thin, anyway men prefer women with a bit of meat.
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NLE Choppa
American Rapper
A real fan will accept growth, encourage the growth, and stick with you through thick and thin.
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Gregg Allman
American Musician
You got to be pretty thin to be in the movies, or it helps. I would actually love to do it.
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Holly Willoughby
English Celebrity
If I do something, I commit. Otherwise you spread yourself too thin.
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Divya Agarwal
There is a very thin line between relationship and friendship.
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Kirstie Alley
American Actress
There's a lot more to life than how fat or thin you are.
Quote examples
Jeff Hardy
American Wrestler
You can't go wrong with reading the fans and letting them tell you who they like. I think that's really paid off for me in the long run - being down to earth and just really cool with each and every fan that I meet - and they've really supported me through thick and thin.
Quote examples
Emily Procter
American Actress
It's a reality that in this business there's an expectation of being thin. But having a baby is a reality too, and it's more important for me to make milk than to fit into those tiny pants. So that's just going to have to wait.
Quote examples
Jennifer Lopez
American Musician
Some people are naturally thin, and some are heavier. There is a lot of focus on it, and it can be a lot of pressure for people. But honestly, I think as long as someone is healthy, that is most important.
Quote examples
Yo Yo Honey Singh
Indian Musician
I feel extremely honoured and humbled that people are showing me so much love. My fans have stood by me through thick and thin, and I think this love is what makes my concerts house-full.
Quote examples
Keren Woodward
English Musician
There are more important things in life than being thin, anyway men prefer women with a bit of meat.
Quote examples
NLE Choppa
American Rapper
A real fan will accept growth, encourage the growth, and stick with you through thick and thin.
Quote examples
Gregg Allman
American Musician
You got to be pretty thin to be in the movies, or it helps. I would actually love to do it.
Quote examples
Holly Willoughby
English Celebrity
If I do something, I commit. Otherwise you spread yourself too thin.
Quote examples
Divya Agarwal
There is a very thin line between relationship and friendship.
Quote examples
Kirstie Alley
American Actress
There's a lot more to life than how fat or thin you are.
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