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Thin Meaning for Kids

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What Does Thin Mean?

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.

Thin — Full Explanation

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

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Related Words

skinny slim narrow

Thin Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
पतला

patla

दुबला

dubla

पतला

patla

Thin Synonyms

skinny slim slender

Thin Antonyms

thick

Thin in Sentences

  • The thin ice can break easily.
  • He wore a thin jacket in the cold.
  • The thin line on the paper is a drawing.
  • A thin slice of bread is perfect for a sandwich.
  • The tree has thin branches that sway in the wind.

Thin Story for Kids

Tilly the Rabbit

Once upon a time, in a colorful forest, there lived a thin little rabbit named Tilly. Tilly loved to hop and play, but she often felt sad because she thought being thin made her less special.

One sunny day, Tilly met a wise old tortoise who said, “It’s not how thin or thick you are, but how big your heart is that matters!”

Tilly realized that her kindness and laughter made her the best friend anyone could have. From that day on, she hopped happily, knowing that being herself was the greatest gift of all!

Remember, friends!

It’s what’s inside that counts!

Frequently Asked Questions About Thin

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).

Facts & Quotes About Thin

Fact: Did you know that some animals, like the cheetah, are very thin and built for speed? They can run super fast!
Proverb: A thin line can lead to big changes. (This means small actions can have a big impact.)
Quote: "The thinner the line, the more careful you must be." - Unknown