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thin
adjective · Say it: THIN
What it means
Foundationnarrow or not thick; having a small distance from one side to the other
Dad cut the bread into thin slices for our picnic sandwiches.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- fine
- narrow
- slender
- slim
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- thick
- wide
More examples
- The ice on the pond was too thin to stand on.
Where the word comes from
From the Old English word 'thynne'.
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