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thin vs thinly

thinly vs thin

thin is an adjective but thinly is not an adjective.

thin is a verb but thinly is not a verb.

thin and thinly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thin No Yes Yes Yes
thinly No No No Yes
As adverbs, thin and thinly are synonyms defined as:
  • thin and thinly: without viscosity
thin (adjective) thinly (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) thinly (verb)
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) thinly (adverb)
without viscosity without viscosity
in a small quantity or extent
in a widely distributed manner
without force or sincere effort
Difference between thin and thinly

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