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lean vs thin

thin vs lean

lean is a noun but thin is not a noun.

lean and thin both are adjectives.

lean and thin both are verbs.

lean is not an adverb while thin is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lean Yes Yes Yes No
thin No Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, lean and thin are synonyms defined as:
  • lean and thin: lacking excess flesh
lean (noun) thin (noun)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
lean (adjective) thin (adjective)
lacking in mineral content or combustible material of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
lacking excess flesh relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous
not profitable or prosperous lacking excess flesh
containing little excess (of sound) lacking resonance or volume
not dense
very narrow
lacking spirit or sincere effort
lacking substance or significance
lean (verb) thin (verb)
rely on for support take off weight
cause to lean or incline lose thickness; become thin or thinner
to incline or bend from a vertical position make thin or thinner
cause to lean to the side lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
lean (adverb) thin (adverb)
without viscosity
Difference between lean and thin

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