Thin: meaning, definitions and examples

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thin

[ θɪn ]

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body shape

having little flesh or fat on the body

Synonyms

lean, skinny, slender

Examples of usage

She was tall and thin with long, straight hair.
The cat was thin and agile, able to fit through small spaces.

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density

having a small distance between opposite sides

Synonyms

fine, narrow, slim

Examples of usage

Thin ice is dangerous to walk on.
The paper was thin and crinkled.

Translations

Translations of the word "thin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fino

🇮🇳 पतला

🇩🇪 dünn

🇮🇩 tipis

🇺🇦 тонкий

🇵🇱 cienki

🇯🇵 薄い (usui)

🇫🇷 mince

🇪🇸 delgado

🇹🇷 ince

🇰🇷 얇은 (yalbeun)

🇸🇦 رفيع (rafi'a)

🇨🇿 tenký

🇸🇰 tenký

🇨🇳 薄 (báo)

🇸🇮 tanek

🇮🇸 þunnur

🇰🇿 жұқа

🇬🇪 თხელი (tkheli)

🇦🇿 incə

🇲🇽 delgado

Word origin

The word 'thin' originated from the Old English word 'þynne', which is related to the Old High German word 'dunni'. Over the centuries, the meaning of 'thin' has evolved to describe both body shape and density. It has been used in English literature and everyday language to convey the idea of slimness or a small distance between opposite sides.