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thin vs weaken

weaken vs thin

thin is an adjective but weaken is not an adjective.

thin and weaken both are verbs.

thin is an adverb but weaken is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thin No Yes Yes Yes
weaken No No Yes No
As verbs, weaken is a hypernym of thin; that is, weaken is a word with a broader meaning than thin:
  • thin: lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
  • weaken: lessen the strength of
thin (adjective) weaken (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) weaken (verb)
take off weight become weaker
lose thickness; become thin or thinner lessen the strength of
make thin or thinner reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture lessen in force or effect
destroy property or hinder normal operations
thin (adverb) weaken (adverb)
without viscosity
Difference between thin and weaken

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