Cool MateMeaning of Thin
In simple words: Not thick; having little width or depth.
Thin in a sentence
- The ice on the pond is too thin to skate on.
- She has really thin hair that often gets tangled.
- He wore a thin sweater because it was warm outside.
- The thin line between right and wrong can be difficult to see.
- The soup was too thin and needed more seasoning.
- The guy who lives next door is quite thin and tall.
- The artist used a thin brush to add fine details to the painting.
- She has a thin layer of dust on her bookshelf.
- He finds it hard to breathe when the air is so thin in the mountains.
How to use Thin
Use 'thin' to describe something that is not wide or thick. It can refer to physical objects, like a thin book, or describe a person. In informal contexts, it can sometimes have negative connotations if used to describe a person's body.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a thin thread — it's long but not wide.
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Collocations with Thin
Common mistakes with Thin
- Confused with 'slim' which has positive connotations for people.
- Omitting 'thin' when describing the texture of food (e.g., 'thin sauce' not just 'sauce').
- Using 'thinnest' when describing comparative aspects incorrectly.
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Thin in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رفيع, نحيف, قليل السمك
ليس سميكًا؛ له عرض أو عمق قليل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পাতলা
মোটা নয়; কম চওড়া বা গভীর।
- GermanDeutsch
dünn, schmal, mager
Nicht dick; wenig Breite oder Tiefe habend.
- SpanishEspañol
Delgado
No grueso; con poca anchura o profundidad.
- Persianفارسی
لاغر، نازک
ضخیم نیست؛ دارای عرض یا عمق کم.
- FrenchFrançais
Mince, Fin
Pas épais ; qui a peu de largeur ou de profondeur.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पतला
मोटी नहीं; जिसकी चौड़ाई या गहराई कम हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Sottile, Magro, Scarso
Non spesso; con poca larghezza o profondità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fino, Magro, Ralo, Disperso, Sutil
Não grosso; com pouca largura ou profundidade.
- RussianРусский
Тонкий, худой, редкий
Не толстый; имеющий небольшую ширину или глубину.
- Urduاردو
پتلا، باریک
موٹا نہ ہو؛ جس کی چوڑائی یا گہرائی کم ہو۔
- Chinese中文
薄
不厚；宽度或深度很小。
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Frequently asked questions about Thin
What does Thin mean?
Not thick; having little width or depth.
What is the definition of Thin?
having a smaller distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
How do you use Thin in a sentence?
The ice on the pond is too thin to skate on.
Can you give another example of Thin?
She has really thin hair that often gets tangled.
What are synonyms for Thin?
Common alternatives include slim, narrow, lean, slender, lanky.
What is the opposite of Thin?
Opposite meanings include thick, fat, bulky.
What words go with Thin?
It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, spread something (too) thin, stretch something (too) thin, thin on the ground.
What are common mistakes when using Thin?
Confused with 'slim' which has positive connotations for people. Omitting 'thin' when describing the texture of food (e.g., 'thin sauce' not just 'sauce'). Using 'thinnest' when describing comparative aspects incorrectly.
How do you pronounce Thin?
US: /["/θɪn/"]/, UK: /["/θɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Thin?
Use 'thin' to describe something that is not wide or thick. It can refer to physical objects, like a thin book, or describe a person. In informal contexts, it can sometimes have negative connotations if used to describe a person's body.
What CEFR level is Thin?
"Thin" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.