Word: THIN
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Definition of THIN
- A loss or tearing of paper from the back of a stamp, although not sufficient to create a complete hole.
- Any food produced or served in thin slices.
"chocolate mint thins"
- To make thin or thinner.
- To become thin or thinner.
"The crowds thinned after the procession had passed: there was nothing more to see."
- To dilute.
- Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
"thin plate of metal;ย thin paper;ย thin board;ย thin covering"
- Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.
"thin wire;ย thin string"
- Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
"thin person"
- Not thickly or closely; in a scattered state.
"seed sown thin"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "thin" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "thin" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THIN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is THIN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in THIN? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing THIN:
- # the thin effect
- # master of thin
- # playing with thin
- # in terms of thin
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