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The correct spelling is thinning.
How to pronounce thinning
verb
Say it like: Thi-nni-ng
The correct spelling is thinning. To make thin or thinner. For example: "The crowds thinned after the procession had passed: there was nothing more to see."
Usage Examples
“The crowds thinned after the procession had passed: there was nothing more to see.”
“thinning hair”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To make thin or thinner.
- 2.To become thin or thinner.
- 3.To dilute.
- 4.To remove some plants or parts of plants in order to improve the growth of what remains.
noun
- 1.Process of removing plants or parts of plants to facilitate the growth of other plants
- 2.Wood, leaves, or other plant parts removed during the process of thinning
- 3.The action or result of reducing thickness, density, or number
adjective
- 1.Becoming less thick, dense, or numerous
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