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thinner

The correct spelling is thinner.

How to pronounce thinner

adjective

IPA: /ˈθɪnə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Thi-nne-r

The correct spelling is thinner. Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite. For example: "thin plate of metal;  thin paper;  thin board;  thin covering"

Usage Examples

thin plate of metal;  thin paper;  thin board;  thin covering

thin wire;  thin string

thin person

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.
  2. 2.Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.
  3. 3.Having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
  4. 4.Of low viscosity or low specific gravity.
  5. 5.Scarce; not close, crowded, or numerous; not filling the space.

noun

  1. 1.A liquid substance used to thin the consistency of another liquid.
  2. 2.Something that thins.

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