Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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thin | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
stringy | No | Yes | No | No |
thin (adjective) | stringy (adjective) |
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of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section | consisting of or containing string or strings |
relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous | forming viscous or glutinous threads |
lacking excess flesh | lean and sinewy |
(of sound) lacking resonance or volume | (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew |
not dense | |
very narrow | |
lacking spirit or sincere effort | |
lacking substance or significance |
thin (verb) | stringy (verb) |
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take off weight | |
lose thickness; become thin or thinner | |
make thin or thinner | |
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture |
thin (adverb) | stringy (adverb) |
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without viscosity |