Thin ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Thin ( adjective )

1. Of little thickness or extent in one direction, especially in the smallest solid dimension.
2. Of little thickness in the direction of the vertical or the horizontal.
3. Of little thickness in the direction of the depth.
4. Of little thickness in the direction of the length.
5. Of little thickness in the direction of the width.

Origin:

Old english thynne, of germanic origin; related to dutch dun and german dünn.

Examples:

1. The ice was thin and dangerous to walk on.
2. The walls were thin and provided little insulation.
3. The slice of bread was thin.
4. Her hair was thinning.
5. The book was thin and easy to read.

(As a verb)

Thin ( verb )

1. Of little thickness or extent in one direction, especially in the smallest solid dimension.
2. Of little thickness in the direction of the vertical or the horizontal.
3. Of little thickness in the direction of the depth.
4. Of little thickness in the direction of the length.
5. Of little thickness in the direction of the width.

Origin:

Old english thynne, of germanic origin; related to dutch dun and german dünn.

Examples:

1. The ice was thin and dangerous to walk on.
2. The walls were thin and provided little insulation.
3. The slice of bread was thin.
4. Her hair was thinning.
5. The book was thin and easy to read.