paper thin vs thin

paper thin and thin both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
paper thin	No	Yes	No	No
thin	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

paper thin (adjective)	thin (adjective)
thin as paper	of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
	relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous
	lacking excess flesh
	(of sound) lacking resonance or volume
	not dense
	very narrow
	lacking spirit or sincere effort
	lacking substance or significance

paper thin (verb)	thin (verb)
	take off weight
	lose thickness; become thin or thinner
	make thin or thinner
	lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

paper thin (adverb)	thin (adverb)
	without viscosity