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thin vs lean

lean vs thin

thin is not a noun while lean is a noun.

thin and lean both are adjectives.

thin and lean both are verbs.

thin is an adverb but lean is not an adverb.

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