thin

adjective

  • Not thick; having little width, like thin paper or thin metal.
  • Very narrow, like thin string or wire.
  • Having little body fat; someone who is slim.
  • A liquid that is not thick, like water.
  • Not many or not close together, like trees in a forest.
  • Something that is not full or strong, like a thin disguise.

verb

  • To make something thinner.
  • To become thinner, like when a crowd gets smaller.
  • To make a liquid less thick.
  • To take away some plants so the others can grow better.

noun

  • A type of food that is cut into very small pieces, like chocolate mint thins.
  • A small tear in paper, like on the back of a stamp.

adverb

  • Not closely together; spread out, like seeds sown thin.


Synonym

  • skinny
  • slim
  • slender

Antonym

  • thick

Word Explanation:

  • Thin means something has a small width. For example, a thin book has fewer pages than a thick book.

Word in hindi

पतला

patla

Other variations in hindi

  • दुबला dubla
  • पतला patla

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'thin' mean?

The word 'thin' means something that is not thick. For example, a thin piece of paper is easier to bend than a thick one.

How do you pronounce 'thin'?

You pronounce 'thin' like this: 'th-in'. It rhymes with 'win'.

What is the origin of the word 'thin'?

The word 'thin' comes from Old English 'þynne', which means 'slender' or 'not thick'.

What is the meaning of 'thin' in Hindi?

The word 'thin' in Hindi is 'पतला' (Patlā).