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thin vs bring down

bring down vs thin

thin is an adjective but bring down is not an adjective.

thin and bring down both are verbs.

thin is an adverb but bring down is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thin No Yes Yes Yes
bring down No No Yes No
As verbs, bring down is a hypernym of thin; that is, bring down is a word with a broader meaning than thin:
  • thin: make thin or thinner
  • bring down: cut down on; make a reduction in
Other hypernyms of thin include cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back, trim down.
thin (adjective) bring down (adjective)
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
thin (verb) bring down (verb)
take off weight cut down on; make a reduction in
lose thickness; become thin or thinner impose something unpleasant
make thin or thinner cause to be enthusiastic
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture cause to come to the ground
move something or somebody to a lower position
cause the downfall of; of rulers
thin (adverb) bring down (adverb)
without viscosity
Difference between thin and bring down

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